R.J. GATLING, THE INVENTOR OF THE GATLING GUN

R.J. GATLING, THE INVENTOR OF THE GATLING GUN,
COMMENTS ON HIS ADVANCES IN WEAPONRY
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JOHN GALSWORTHY (18671933). English novelist and playwright. Letter Signed, “John
Galsworthy,” on Bury House, Bury,
nr Pulborough, Sussex letterhead.
One page, octavo. November 20, 1926.
To “Dear Sir.” Galsworthy writes:
“Dear Sir, Believe me I greatly appreciate the desire that I should deliver
the Moncure-Conway Lecture; but I
shall be away from England and probably not back till May. Believe me,
Yours very truly John Galsworthy”
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GALSWORTHY, JOHN. (18671933). English novelist and playwright. Letter Signed, “John
Galsworthy,” on Grove Lodge, The
Grove, Hampstead, London, N.W. 3.
Two pages, octavo. October 31, 1923.
To “Dear Sir.” Galsworthy writes:
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RICHARD JORDAN GATLING (1818-1903). American inventor best known for his invention of the
Gatling gun, the first successful rapid-repeating fire arm.
Typed Letter Signed, “ R.J. Gatling,” on Office of the
Gatling Gun Company, Hartford Conn. U.S.A. letterhead.
One page, octavo. Hartford, April 26, 1890. To “Messrs.
George Routledge & Sons, New York.” Gatling writes:
“Gentlemen: -The enclosed sketch of my life is correct as
fair as it goes. * I have, since the sketch was written, invented an improved method of casting large cannon of
steel, and also a Torpedo and Gun-Boat and a Pneumatic
Gun for discharging high explosives. * I have been in
Europe a number of times. I was in France and exhibited
my guns at the Paris Exposition in 1867. Very truly yours,
R.J. Gatling”
R.J. Gatling, writing here to the New York branch of the
famous British publishing George Routledge & Son,
worked as a court clerk, teacher, and storekeeper before
he invented a “wheat drill,” a device which greatly improved farming efficiency. By 1845 Gatling was earning
enough from the sale of this device to devote himself to
selling and marketing it full-time. In 1862 Gatling, made
rich by his farming invention, founded the Gatling Gun
Company, and devised many improvements for his eponymous weapon over the subsequent years, including, as our letter implies, electric motor powered cannons of various sizes. World-famous for his weapons
and other inventions (his myriad of patents were a diverse lot, and included improvements relating to
pneumatic power, bicycles, and even toilets) Gatling was elected as the first president of the American
Association of Inventors and Manufacturers in 1891, a post he held for six years
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“Dear Sir, I am distressed to have
once more to refuse your Kind request, but I have, in May, to deliver
the Presidential address to the English Association; and for one who
devises papers, that are not fiction,
with the utmost difficulty, that is already too much. So I must beg your
Committee to excuse me. Yours very
truly John Galsworthy”
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GALSWORTHY, JOHN. (18671933). English novelist and playwright. Autograph Letter Signed,
“John Galsworthy,” on Grove Lodge,
The Grove, Hampstead, London,
N.W. 3. One page, octavo. October
25, 1923. To “Samuel Can Esq.”
Galsworhty writes:
“My Dear Sir I much appreciate the
Compliment paid me, but I fear that
such a service [?] or action [?] would
be beyond me; and in any Case I
expect to be abroad then. With much
respect I am very truly yours John
Galsworthy”
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X 10 7/8 Culver-City, California. February 24, 1947. to “Dear Jonny.” With
a amusing pen and ink sketch of a
fez wearing painter in process of
accomplishing a French horn at bottom center. Fielding writes:
“…This is just a note to remind you
about my brother-in-law … I shall
deeply appreciate, Jonny, if you will
remember him whenever his French
horn and his talents can be used…”
SOL FIELDING LETTER ON
MGM STATIONERY WITH
AN AMUSING, EXTEMPORANEOUS PEN AND INK
SKETCH
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SOL FIELDING,. (1908-1992).
American Graphic Artist and Movie
Producer. Typed Letter Boldly
Signed, Sol,” on Metro-GoldwynMayer-Pictures letterhead bearing an
image of the company’s iconic mascot, “Leo the Lion.” One page, 8 1/2
A graphic artist turned Hollywood
producer, Sol Baer Fielding made
four features during his short career
in Hollywood: “Bright Road” (1953),
starring Dorothy Dandridge and a debuting Harry Belafonte; “Jeopardy”
(1953), starring Barbara Stanwyck and
directed by John Sturges; “Tennessee Champ” (1954), with Shelley Winters; and “Trooper Hook” (1957), a
Western starring Stanwyck and Joel
McCrea. Following his retirement
from the film business in 1957, he
worked as a newspaper cartoonist.
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CHESTER GOULD, THE
CREATOR OF DICK TRACY,
REFERENCES HIS
CREATION ON VERSO OF
STATIONERY BEARING AN
IMAGE THE ICONIC
COMIC-BOOK CRIME
FIGHTER AND HIS 2-WAY
WRIST RADIO!
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CHESTER GOULD. (1900-1985).
Creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip.
Autograph Letter Boldly Signed,
“Chester O. Gould,” on verso of his
pictorial letterhead. One page, 8 X
11. Woodstock, Illinois. August 31,
1970. To “Dear Mr. Stevens.” Gould
writes:
“This is from my collector’s batch
of Dick Tracy strips. I send my good
wishes to the IPA Conference. Sincerely, Chester O. Gould.” $150 - up
SIX CIRCULARS FROM THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL’S OFFICE, INCLUDING FOUR
SIGNED BY THOMAS JESUP, THE “FATHER OF THE MODERN QUARTERMASTER CORPS,”
ISSUED IN THE WAKE OF THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR
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THOMAS S. JESUP. (1788-1860). American military officer known as the “Father of the
Modern Quartermaster Corps.”
1) Printed Circular Signed, “Th. S. Jesup.” Three pages, 8” x 9 ¾”. “Quarter Master General’s
Office Washington City.” January 25, 1848. The circular contains a message from Jesup as well
as messages from Comptroller of the Treasury Department and the Attorney General’s Office
relating to the illegality of making appropriations from the Quartermaster’s Department for
the payment of claim by damages caused by soldiers in the service of the United States during
the Mexican-American War. Some discoloration. Split at fold on page three. Else Fine.
2) Manuscript Circular Signed, “Th S. Jesup.” One page, 8” x 9 ¾”. “Q.M. Genl. Office
Washington City.” March 19, 1849. This circular details the recent failure of the department’s
officers to forward a personnel list and orders that such action be immediately undertaken.
Fine condition
3) Printed circular signed, “Th. S. Jesup.” One page, 8” x 9 ¾” “Quarter Master General’s
Office Washington City.” March 9,1848. The circular forwards the recent decision by the
Adjutant General’s Office that a bounty may be paid for the apprehension of volunteer
deserters in the wake of the Mexican-American War. Fine condition.
4) Printed Circular Signed, “Th. S. Jesup.” One page, 7 ¾” x 10”. “Quarter Master General’s Office Washington City.” July 11, 1849. The circular
requests a list of all individuals employed by the Quarter Master Corps in compliance with Congress’ resolution to “compile and print, one in
every two years, a register of all officers and agents, civil, military, and naval, in the service of the United States.” Some dampstaining, else Very
Good.
5) Printed Circular Signed, “Ch. Thomas Maj Q.M.” One page, 7 ¾” x 10”. “Quarter Master General’s Office Washington City.” February 24, 1848.
Circular requests that a full and complete report of all public property in possession of recipient be completed as well as a monthly & quarterly
report as ordered by Major General Jesup. Fine Condition.
6) Manuscript Circular. One page, 7 ¾” x 10”. “Quarter Master General’s Office Saint Louis Mo.” June 18, 1849. The circular inform the Assistant
Quarter Master of the U.S. Army that no more payments will be made until funds are placed in the hands St. Louis’s Quarter Master. Some
discoloration, else Fine.
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COMMENTARY ON IOWA’S
NASCENT GOVERNMENT
AS THE VOTE ON THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE
SOON TO BE STATE
APPROACHES
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RALPH PHILLIPS LOWE. (18051883). Governor and Chief Justice
of Iowa Autograph Letter Signed
twice, “R.P. Lowe” and “R.P.L.” Three
pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. “Bloomington,
Iowa Territory.” May 31, 1846. Addressed on integral leaf with
BLOOMINGTON IOWA postal cancellation.
“Dear Sir, I have no hesitation in saying that our county will be entirely
willing to give the councilman to
yours where it belongs in point of
justice. Besides, I know of no aspirant for that post in this county and I
think our people will leave the
choice of a candidate to your county
entirely, supporting the nominee as
for myself I shall be pleased to see
you a candidate, and of course will
give you a very cordial support and
rejoice that I shall have an opportunity of cancelling in part the obligations I am under to you in times past
for like services. On this subject the
central committee will no doubt
write you before your convention.
Since the publication of the constitution our county has been in session , and will adjourn perhaps to
day after 3 weeks session. I have had
but little time to examine it, and although I think it indefensible, still I
would not be surprised to see the
people adopt it. I find at least many
whigs here inclined to accept it under all the circumstances. The difficulty of getting a constitution … is
all points. The finality which this
one affords for amendment, the anxiety to get into the union, the change
wanted in the judiciary. The undisguised and broad issue which this
contribution makes on the subject
of the banking powers which might
be used to a good purpose in the
first election under the same. These
are considerations that seem to influence the minds of a number of
whigs here. Again I would ask if
under a fair construction of the constitution you do not think the legislature may not create a state bank. I
am myself inclined to answer this
question affirmatively. If this be a
true construction of the constitution, I fear our opposition would
prove unavailing if not in fact prejudicial to us as a party. I think we had
not better commit ourselves to
strongly against it till we ascertain in
what sense the constitution will be
understood and received by the
people. We should not willingly …
our cause in any way that will affect
the 1st election under the constitution injuriously for us but I can not
now give you my views at large on
this subject. I must say however that
I think the constitution contain some
good provisions, and I am afraid we
will not get a better one while the …
have the power, but on the other
hand may get a worse one. I send
you the documents spoken of in your
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letter by the mail driver. I have not
yet seen Mr. Woodward or the subject of your letter, but suppose he
has attended to your requests. Yours
in haste R.P. Lowe The foregoing
letter was written last Monday and
should have been sent by Tuesdays
mail. But Gov. Clarks letter calling
upon me for volunteers received that
day caused me to forget the mailing
of the same. I have ever since been
very much engaged in issuing orders to different parts of my division but to no very good purpose so
far as heard from. R.P.L.”
In May, 1846, after numerous failed
attempts, a Territorial convention finally selected the limits that today
confine the State of Iowa. The constitution, practically the same as the
document that was rejected in 1844,
was to the popular vote August 3,
1846, and was adopted by a close vote,
thus paving the way for Iowa’s incorporation as America’s 29th state.
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TWO DIFFERENT EARLY RAILROAD DOCUMENTS SIGNED BY J. PIERPONT MORGAN
J. PIERPONT MORGAN (1837-1913). Financier. Probably
the most prolific and powerful banker in American Financial history, J. Pierpont Morgan epitomized the financial genius, courage
and flair that made possible many of the most important financings
of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
HENRY CABOT LODGE,
INTERNATIONAL
TREATIES, AND THE SLOW
MARCH TOWARDS THE
FIRST WORLD WAR
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HENRY CABOT LODGE (18501924). American statesman. Typed
Letter Signed, “H.C. Lodge,” on his
name-imprinted United States Senate Committee on Immigration letterhead. One page, 8” x 10 ½”. Washington, D.C. June 13, 1911. To “Edwin
J. Lewis Jr. Esq. 9 Park St., Boston.”
Lodge writes: “My dear Sir: I have
received the resolutions adopted at
the Norfolk Conference favoring an
unlimited treaty of arbitration with
Great Britain and have read them with
care. I have always favored the policy
of arbitration and voted for the treaties now in force and I believe in
extending this policy by the ratification of broader treaties with other
nations. No treaty of this sort has yet
been submitted or even negotiated
but if no one is presented you may
rest assured that I shall give it every
consideration. Very truly yours, H.C.
Lodge.”
In August of 1911, President William Taft secured the ratification of
arbitration treaty he had negotiated
with the United Kingdom, and the
world seemed one step closer to creating a peaceful paradigm from
which to approach future international disputes. Although, as our letter shows, this treaty was initially supported by Henry Cabot Lodge, the
Massachusetts Senator soon joined
forces with Theodore Roosevelt in
an opposition campaign to the agreement. Irrespective of this domestic
political opposition, the treaty floundered when Great Britain refused to
accept it later in the year. With the
British rejection of arbitration, the
hopes of creating a peaceful groundwork from which to deal with international difference grew more remote, marking another small step
towards the trenches of World War
One.
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JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL
PROMISES TO BREAK
OTHER ENGAGEMENTS TO
MEET THE FAMOUS
CELTIC SCHOLAR WHITLEY
STOKES
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JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL
(1819-1891). Autograph Letter Signed,
“J.R. Lowell,” on his 2 Radnor Place
Hyde Park. W. stationery. Two pages,
4 ½” x 7”. London. November 18,
1888. To “Dear Mrs. Green.” Lowell
writes in part:
“…Wednesday, I find, is not at my
disposal. I had a moveable engagement with somebody else who has
chosen that day of all others. Still, if
I said Wednesday, & if you have invited Mr. Whitley Stokes for that day,
I shall transact as the French call it
with my other engagement…”
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PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA
TOMAS MASARYK
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TOMAS MASARYK (1850-1937)
Czech statesman, sociologist and philosopher, who as the keenest advocate of Czechoslovak independence
during World War I became the first
President and founder of Czechoslovakia. Autograph Card on heavy
stock “Autogram;” “T.G. Masaryk.”
Removed from scrapbook and verso
shows heavy remnants. Front slightly
soiled. Very Good. He was admired
by many and there is a statue of him
in Washington, DC on Massachusetts
Avenue as well as in Chicago on the
Midway.
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A YOUNG J.P. MORGAN AS
ATTORNEY FOR HIS FATHER
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Acknowledgement of receipt of dividends for the Oswego and
Syracuse Railroad Co Signed, “J. Pierpont Morgan,” as attorney for
his father, Junius S. Morgan. 13 ¾” x 12”. February 20, 1866. This
early document associating father and son was signed when J.P.
Morgan was only twenty-nine years of age! Fine condition
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MORGAN SIGNS AT THE AGE OF 26!
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Acknowledgement of receipt of dividends for the Oswego and
Syracuse Railroad Co, Signed twice, “J. Pierpont Morgan,” as attorney for James Tinker. 13 ¾” x 12”. August 20, 1863. An early document signed when Morgan was only twenty-six. Fine condition
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Very Good.
LACHLAN MCINTOSH, THE MAN WHO KILLED
BUTTON GWINNET, WRITES FROM PRISON
CONCERNING THE WELFARE OF HIS WIFE
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LACHLAN MCINTOSH (1725-1806). American
political and military leader who killed Button
Gwinnett in a 1777 duel. Autograph Letter Signed,
“Lach. M.Intosh.” One page, folio, mounted on a
large folio page with clipped three-quarter profile of
McIntosh at top center. Haddons Point, December
18, 1780. To “Colo. Ball.” McIntosh writes: “Dear Sir,
I take the Liberty of troubling you with the two
inclosed [sic] Letters, and as you have been kind
enough to promise you would deliver each of them
yourself request you will keep them in this paper,
Untill [sic] you have done it for fear you may forget.
I am assured your best rout [sic] is over the Chawssaw
& if so, Hillburrough will not be much out of your
way- besides the Satisfaction you will give to Mrs.
McIntosh, which I am sure now cou’d [sic] wish more
to do than yourself.- I most heartily Congratulate you
upon your Indulgence, & wish you a happy Sight of
your Friends & family. I am Dr. Sir- Your most obt.
Servt. Lachn. McIntosh”
On the same page McIntosh adds a Memorandum to
Colo. Bell dated the 26th Dec. 1780. McIntosh writes:
“As I expect you will call at Hillsburrough- you will
please to inform Mrs. McIntosh of my Situation hereand if you find She is in any Danger where she is,
from the Enemy, advice her the best place to go for
Safety.- You will please to Deliver the Letter from the
Virginia Officers to Governor Jefferson- & inform
my Son of it, that he may do anything necessary in
Consequence thereof, and shall expect your own
influence or support of it.- In case of our General
Exchange which I expect you will plead hard for- I
hope you will not allow our Colo. Tesson to walk out
of it.-”
General Lachlan McIntosh served beside George Washington at Valley Forge before being granted a
transfer home to Savanna following the city’s fall to the British in December of 1778. After leading Georgia
and South Carolina Continentals in an unsuccessful assault on the British forces occupying that city,
McIntosh traveled to Charleston to join General Benjamin Lincoln. While at that post McIntosh’s troubles
continued; he was stripped of his command on the basis of information provided by Georgia’s governor
and the state assembly. Matters grew worse still when Charleston fell and McIntosh was taken prisoner by
the British in May of 1780. Having been unable to contest the charges against him before his capture,
McIntosh languished as a British prisoner of war for over a year before an exchange was arranged. After
his release McIntosh was cleared of all wrongdoing and regained his post, but he went to his grave feeling
that his enemies were never sufficiently punished for the assault on his character. Returning to a plantation
ruined by the occupying British, McIntosh spent the remainder of his days trying to restore his property
and business interests. Sadly the damage was too great, and McIntosh spent the rest of his life in relative
poverty.
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HE WAS NAMED THE
FIRST AMERICAN
CARDINAL
BY POPE PIUS IX
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JOHN
CARDINAL
MCCLOSKEY(1810-1885) American cardinal, the fifth bishop (second archbishop) of the Roman
Catholic diocese of New York.’
Clipped autograph, 3½” x 2” attached to record page dating the
autograph September 11, 1883. “John
Card. W. McCloskey, Archbishop of New
York.” Accompanied by contemporary biography. Fine.
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HAWTHORNE’S JOSEPH
“HANDKERCHIEF” MOODY
1733
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Autograph Letter Signed. York,
Maine. Jan 29, 1733/34. One page
with integral address leaf. 7½” x 6”.
Neatly accomplished letter from the
famed JOSEPH MOODY (171853) who Nathaniel Hawthorne immortalized forever in his Twice Told
Tales, The Ministers Black Veil. The
colonial era Parson’s strange habit
of always covering his face and unusual habits were brought to life
and his legend was thus sent reverberating down in the annals of New
England history, folklore, and legend as “Handkerchief Moody.”
He addresses the letter to the “Inhabitants o the Several Towns in the
County of York / To be communicated at
the Meeting in March” as Clerk of the
Town of York, Registrar of Deeds
for the county. The Second Parish
of York was incorporated in 1730.
Chiefly through his father’s influ
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ence, in 1732, Joseph hesitantly accepted the charge and was ordained
its pastor:
“Gentlemen, These are to return you my
hearty thanks for the Respedct you have
shewn me in Choosing me into the Registers
Office once & again. My Circumstances are
now such that I neither expect nor desire to
be chosen again. All I shall presume to say
relating to a successor is that the Office has
been kept at Major Moultons for about a
year past; & I am humbly of the opinion yt
it would be for the convenience & Benefit of
the County very much if the Books should
be continued there still. This I say with a
sincere desire to Serve the County & without a thought of intruding on your precious
liberties, which I pray God to direct and bless
you in the life & improvement of, for a good
while to come I shall ass no more, but my best
wishes...Joseph Moody”
He served in his capacity as Minister
until 1741 when he was replaced
because of a mental breakdown that
started in 1738. Exceptionally significant artifact from one of New
England’s oldest legends who hid his
face behind white linen and who
centuries later we still call “Handkerchief Moody.” One fox mark, light
age wear, altogether in remarkably
Very Good condition.
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KENTUCKY GOVERNOR,
CIVIL WAR SENATOR
POWELL:
UNION DEMOCRAT &
MORMON PEACEMAKER
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LAZARUS
WHITEHEAD
POWELL (1812-1867) was the Governor of Kentucky from 1851 to 1855,
and US Senator during the Civil War.
Being a Union Democrat and
slaveholder, his seat in the Senate was
beset with many difficulties During
the Mormon uprising in 1858, Powell
was named commissioner by the
United States Government to treat
with the Mormons. Autograph “LW
Powell” on a Civil War illustrated envelope. Bordered with delicate etching and displaying an image of a man
with an “Excelsior” flag. Accompanied by bio. Fine condition.
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POTTER PALMER AFTER
THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE
OF 1871
ON REBUILDING HIS NEW
FAMOUS HOTEL
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POTTER PALMER (1826-1902).
Chicago merchant; founder of the
“Palmer .system” of merchandising;
co-founder of what was to become
Marshal Field & Co.; builder of the
first Palmer House burned in the
Great Chicago Fire of 1871; the second Palmer House which became
an internationally famous hotel; vicepresident of the first local board of
local directors of the World’s
Columbian Exposition; the first
president of the Chicago Baseball
Club
Autograph Letter Signed, Chicago,
Illinois, December 4, 1871, 2 pp. 4to.
To George R. McKensin. Superb
content regarding the building of
the soon to be famous second
Palmer House following the destruction of the first Palmer House by
the Great Chicago Fire of 1871:
“Thinking it might be of interest
to you to see the facade of the Hotel I am now putting up on State
Street a few squares from the lot
you are thinking of purchasing I
enclose a photograph of same. The Hotel
is now nearly two stories up and I
hope to have it ready for occupancy by the
first of Oct. or certainly within a year. Should
you decide not to purchase the entire piece of
property offered you I think we would have no
difficulty in arranging terms for a hundred
feet on the corner.” When Palmer’s building were destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire, Palmer borrowed $1.7
million to rebuild, the largest amount
loaned to an individual up to that
time. Pen is a light purple, very readable. Mostly Fine. Palmer in ALS form
is very rare. This one associated with
building his new hotel after the great
fire makes it extremely rare.
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PENNSYLVANIA’S GOVERNOR, THOMAS MCKEAN,
AUTHORIZES IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGH STREET,
THE HOME OF INDEPENDENCE HALL
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THOMAS MCKEAN (1734-1817). American lawyer and politician,
Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Manuscript Letter
Signed, “Tho. M: Kean,” as governor Two pages, quarto. Lancaster,
Pennsylvania, October 19, 1804. COUNTERSIGNED, “Th Thompson Sec”
[Thomas Thompson Secretary of the State of Pennsylvania]. With
ornate paper-wafer state seal. McKean writes:
“In the name and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania- Thomas M Kean Governor of said Commonwealth- To
Benjamin H. Smith and William West Esq. of the County of Delaware and Caleb Lownes Esq. of the City of Philadelphia same
county- Whereas in pursuance of the several Acts of General Assembly, to provide for opening and improving certain navigable
waters and roads within this Commonwealth, two Contracts were
entered into with John Sellers and Benjamin Brannon, one for
improving the Road “beginning at the west end of High Street of
the City of Philadelphia and thence extending on the direction of
said Street about three miles and a half through the County of
Philadelphia and township of Blockley to the line of Delaware
County;” and the other, for a further improvement of the same.
And Whereas the Governor for the time being is authorized and
empowered to employ a person or persons as Agent or Agents in
order to acquire information of the state and situation of the several
Contracts. Now know ye, that I have appointed, and by these presents I do appoint you the said Benjamin H. Smith, William West
and Caleb Lownes or any two of you Agents of information, for the
purpose of viewing and examining the work done under the said
Contracts, hereby requiring you or any two of you with all convenient dispatch to proceed in the execution of the trust in you
reposed; and to make a full and accurate report to me in writing of
the improvements and progress made in executing the same. Given
under my hand and the Great Seal of the State at Lancaster the
nineteenth day of October n the year of our Lord One thousand
eight hundred and four, and of the commonwealth the twentyninth. By the Governor.
Philadelphia’s High Street (now Market Street) was the heart of old
Philadelphia, and served as one of first thoroughfares in the city.
Along this historical route one can find numerous national landmarks, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
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HE WAS THE FIRST
AMERICAN EVER
KNIGHTED
PRESIDENT GRANT’S
PERSONAL SECRETARY,
CIVIL WAR HERO HORACE
PORTER, INFORMS A WELL
WISHER THAT
“I AM DIRECTED BY THE
PRESIDENT TO
ACKNOWLEDGE THE
RECEIPT OF THE BOX OF
CIGARS SENT HIM”
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HORACE PORTER. (1837-1921).
Autograph Letter Signed, “Horace
Porter, Secretary,” on Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. letterhead.
One page, 5 X 7 7/8. Washington, D.C.
June 29, 1869. To “ Mr. W.J. Wooster
122 Olive St. St. Louis Mo.” Porter
writes:
“Dr. Sir, I am directed by the President to acknowledge the receipt of
the box of cigars sent him, and to
express you his thanks for the same.
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant Horace Porter, Secretary”
During the Battle of Fort Donelson
a reporter noticed Ulysses holding a
unlit cigar recently given him by
Admiral Foote. Soon thousands of
cigars were sent to Grant by his admirers, marking the start of a habit
that is remains a trademark of Grant’s
image to this day. Receiving cigars
from so many individuals during his
military and political career, it is no
wonder that Grant was unable to attend to each such gift with a personal response. Signed by Horace
Porter, medal of honor recipient at
the Battle of Chickamauga and author of Campaigning with Grant
(1897), this letter offers a fine connection between Grant and his love
of cigars.
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WILLIAM PEPPERRELL (16961759) American general who commanded forces against the French at
Cape Breton in the French and Indian War. Autograph Letter Signed,
“Wm. Pepperrell”, 1p. quarto,
“Piscataqua in New England”, May 8,
1748, addressed to Colonel William
Nicolls, it reads in part: “...I don’t think
my son will have a vessel with you until next
sail. if you have not shipt us the balance
that may be due to us before you receive this,
I should be glad you would by the first vessel
that will promise to deliver it in this Port in
a pocket of cotton - five or six barrels of good
Sug’r and the remainder in good rum. I
understand there is a vessel designs to come
from your Island to Newbury...you may send
it by them...” Light toning and soiling,
else Very Good. Accompanied by
steel engraving.
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EDWARD VIII AUTOGRAPH
AS PRINCE OF WALES ON
THE OCCASION OF “REVIEWING THE SERVICEMEN AND SCOUTS”
* 278
[ROYALTY] EDWARD VIII
(1894-1972). King of Great Britain and
Ireland 1936; later Duke of Windsor.
Large Autographed Card. 11” x 7 ¼”
“H.R.H. The Prince of Wales visit to
Marden Bradley / July 19 th 1923,
When he reviewed the Servicemen
and Scouts.” Atop in a perfect signature is “Edward P.” Marden Bradley
is in Wiltshire, G.B. Mostly Fine.
$250 - up
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KING GEORGE III & WILLIAM PITT APPOINTING
A CAPTAIN OF DRAGOONS
* 279
[ROYALTY] KING GEORGE III (1738 – 1820) George III succeeded his grandfather George II to the British throne in 1760 and
ruled for sixty years, one of the longest reigns in British history. He
was caught in the midst of political turmoil with a changing ministry and he was blamed for the loss of the American colonies.
WILLIAM PITT (1708-1778): First Earl of Chatham (Known as
“Pitt the Elder.”) British Whig statesman and orator known as ‘the
Great Commoner.’ Dominated the political scene influencing government from within and without. He is remembered for his vocal
criticism of harsh British policy levied against the American colonies and his skills as a wartime leader during the Seven Years’ War
where he achieved his greatest fame as Secretary of State. He was
later Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Partly printed Document Signed on vellum “George R.” 1761, the
First year of the infamous Monarch’s reign. St. James, England. 14”
x 9½”. Military commission signed also by William Pitt, “By His
Majesty’s Command.” George III forced Pitt’s resignation as Secretary of State the same year of this document, despite Pitt’s many
victories in North America, Europe, West Africa, India and the West
Indies.
Appointment to “Our Trusty Welbeloved William Elliot Gent…to be Cornet
to that Troop, whereof ____Esq. is Captain in our Sixth for Inniskilling
Regiment of Dragoons commanded by our Trusty & Well Beloved James
Cholmondeley Esq. Lieutenant General of our forces…March 1761 in the First
Year of Our Reign….”
Some say the biography of Pitt is the history of England, so thoroughly was he identified with the great events which make this
period, in so far as the external relations of the country are concerned. With the death of George II on 25 October 1760, just a few
months earlier and the accession of his grandson, George III, the
new king was inclined to view politics in personal terms and taught
to believe that ‘Pitt had the blackest of hearts’. One of perhaps very
few surviving documents from this date with both names on the
same document, With large impressed seal to the left. Light brown
mounting marks to corners and center fold. Mostly Very Good.
$400 - up
2” Boston. February 8, 1814. Countersigned by Alden Bradford [(17651843), Secretary of State for Massachusetts, descendant of two Mayflower passengers]. With wax-paper
wafer state seal of Massachusetts. The
document reads:
LENGTHY EXCEPTIONAL CONTENT ANTONIO
LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA ALS
* 280
(1795-1876). Santa Anna was a Mexican general and politician. He
was President of Mexico ten times and led the slaughter of the
Texans at the Alamo. ALS. 4pp. 7 3/4” x 10 1/4”. Mexico. 14 October
1826. A fantastic and early autograph letter signed “A. L Sta. Anna”
defending himself of some charges. Writing on elaborate letterhead in Spanish, Santa Anna defended himself on some charges
made by his political opposition, the Liberal Party: “I have received your
much appreciated letter...and I thank you for the news you have sent to me.
Regarding the suspicions that the Liberal Party Congressmen have of me, I can tell
that there is nothing more unfair, since there is nothing misleading or untruthful
in my conduct. You have surely already seen the sincere and spontaneous congratulatory message that I recently sent to Congress. It explains well my feelings of
allegiance to the stated principles, my respect for the legislative body and my decision
to honor, as is my duty, their deliberations. This idea is in contrast to the one that
has been asserted, according to which I am disposed to oppose with arms the election
of the President and Vice President of the Republic. Never would something so
obviously inappropriate occur to me. Subject myself to the law, I do not wish to
march down any other path than that of order and of those singular principles by
which we must find the remedy for the evils that afflict us. If we hope for unity, it
is imperative that we distance ourselves from the road of revolutions and allow the
law to exert its influence. The misfortunes must be reduced by the invigorating
memory of the institutions that the Nation has spontaneously adopted. That is
the pure spring where the balsam that will cure our wounds must be found,
proclaiming anathema against those who would break the law and the bonds of
fraternity that patriotism has declared. Therefore, be persuaded that despite the
barriers of which we have spoken here, regarding the election of the person who was
intended to be placed in the Vice Presidency, I will respect the vote of Congress,
whatever it is, because my duty and my conscious demand it. And finally, let me
tell you that in spite of having been invited by various people to give my opinion
on such an interesting topic, I have declined to do so in order that the legislative
body may have all the freedom it should in such a grave matter. I am outraged by
the conduct of don Francisco about the calumnies and insults that he has subjected
me to in order to prosecute him before the proper court in vindication of my honor
which I hold in the esteem I should...I will tell the Minister to sign the agreement
making valid the rank of General that they inform me will be conferred upon
him…”. This feisty letter was penned seven years before Santa Anna
was first elected President in 1833. The significance of this letter is
high, especially in Mexican politics. The letter has the usual folds
and light toning, but the ink is dark and the condition is fine.
$2,500 - up
* 281
IGOR SIKORSKY. (1889-1972).
Aviation pioneer who designed the
first four engine fixed-wing aircraft
and the first successful helicopter.
Typed Letter Signed, “I. Sikorsky,”
on his personal letterhead. One page,
1 ¼” x 10 ½”. Bridgeport, Connecticut. July 21, 1955. With Air Mail envelope addressed to “Prof. Victor
Paraf Counsel to the Churchill
Museum Paris France.” With postal
cancellations. Sikorsky writes:
“Dear Professor Paraf: I acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your
letter of recent date. I sincerely appreciate your kind words and read
with great interest of your help to
the White Russians. With regard to
the sale of helicopters to foreign
countries, I must inform you that
such matters are out of my jurisdiction and are handled by our United
Aircraft Exports Division. With
kindest personal regards. Sincerely,
I. Sikorsky.”
Envelope is stapled to document at
upper left. Fine condition $250 -up
CALEB STRONG AND
INDEPENDENT MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA
DURING THE WAR OF 1812
* 282
CALEB STRONG. (1745-1819).
Governor of Massachusetts. Partially
Printed Document Signed, “Caleb
Strong.” One page, 16 3/8” x 10 1/
57
“His excellency Caleb Strong Governor and Command in Chief of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts To Joseph Merrill junior.
Gentlemen, Greeting: You being
elected on the thirteenth day of December A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirteen to be Captain of a
Company in the fourth Regiment of
Ingantry in the second Brigade, and
second Division of the Militia of
this Commonwealth; reposing special trust and confidence in your
ability, courage, and good conduct, I
do, by these Presents, Commission
you accordingly. You will therefore,
with honour and fidelity, discharge
the duties of said office, according
to the Laws of this Commonwealth,
and to Military Rule and Discipline.
And all inferior Officers and Soldiers are hereby commanded to
obey you in your said capacity; and
you will yourself observe and follow such Orders and Instructions as
you shall, from time to time, receive
from the Commander in Chief or
others your Superior Officers. Given
under my Hand, and the seal of the
Commonwealth, the eighth day of
February in the year of our Lord,
one thousand eight hundred and
fourteen, and in the thirty-eighth year
of the Independence of the United
States of America. By his Excellency
the Governor. Alden Bradford Secretary of the Commonwealth. Caleb
Strong.” With signed certification of
Oath and Declaration on verso.”
A framer of the Constitution who
opposed the War of 1812, Massachusetts Governor Caleb Strong refused
to call the State’s militia out in support of the war. Arguing the states
right view that only a governor had
the power to call out a state militia,
Strong found himself in direct opposition to the Federal government
during this nation building conflict.
Left to defend its own coastline
against the English, the Massachusetts
troops were denied federal subsidies, forcing the state to shoulder
the entire burden of defense. At the
end of his term, Governor Strong, a
supporter of the secessionist Hartford Convention, declined re-nomination and returned to his law practice in Northampton.
$200 - up
AMERICA’S HEROES 75 MEDAL OF
HONOR WINNERS
SIR HENRY VANE,
A LEADING PARLIAMENTARIAN DURING THE
ENGLISH CIVIL WAR WHO
WAS BEHEADED FOR
TREASON FOLLOWING THE
RESTORATION
* 283
SIR HENRY VANE. (1613-1662).
English statesman and Member of
Parliament who served as Governor of the Massachusetts Bay
Colony. Manuscript Receipt for two
hundred thousand and fifteen
pounds Signed, “H. Vane.” One
page, 7” x 11 ½”. No place. April 1,
1648.
Although a leader of the Parliamentarians in the conflict between
Charles I and Parliament that ultimately resulted in the English Revolution, Sir Henry Vane remained a
monarchist at this core. After the
execution of Charles, Vane became
a leading figure in the Commonwealth and an intimate of Oliver
Cromwell. Cromwell’s dissolution
of the Rump Parliament in 1643
prompted a split between the two,
and Vane was imprisoned in 1656.
After the restoration of Charles II as
king in 1660, Vane was suspected of
having plotted with General John
Lambert to institute a dictatorship,
for which offense he was imprisoned and executed for treason. Fine
condition. A wonderful piece from
a leading political figure in both
England and her colonies during
the tumultuous 15th century.
$600 - up
* 284
Superb collection of 75 medal of honor signatures A very interesting lot of First Day Covers, Medal of honor sheets, colorful MOH
cards all signed by middle of honor recipients. We list just some of
the heroic names here: Nathan Gordon, (Black Cats over Kavieng )
John Crews, (WWII 1923-1999) Jose Lopez, (1910-2005 -World War II
Master Sgt. “The Bravest of the Brave-engaged in a series of “seemingly suicidal missions” during the Battle of the Bulge.),
James R. Hendrix, Bob Smith, Vernon McGarity, Max Thompson,
Michael Fitzmaurice, James Livingston, Carl Dodd, Richard Sorensen,
James Taylor, Charles H. Coolidge, Bob Kerrey, Clarence Sasser, Pat
Brady, Everett Pope, Robert Bush, William Crawford, James Burt,
Clarence Craft, Robert E. O’ Malley, Melvin Biddle, John “Bud”
Hawk, Desmond J. Doss, Steven Gregg, Joe Jackson, James Logan,
Jim Jacobs, Charles P. Murray, Louis Wilson, Joseph C. Rodriguez,
George H. O’Brien, Leo Thorseness, Harold A. Fritz, Vernon J.
Baker, Robert Dunlap, Jacklyn Harold Lucas, James M. William, Gino
Merli, Thomas Kinsman, Ola Mize, Jim Swett, Arthur Jackson –
“First Marine Division WWII”, Rob Scott, Sammy L. Davis. Many
more all in Very Fine condition in most unusual grouping of some
of our military’s finest men. As these brave men are passing on, it
would be very difficult to assemble collectively this wonderful
grouping.
$750 - up
THE AUTOGRAPHS OF HEROES
COLLECTION OF 100 FLYING ACES
* 285
Lot of 100 Signed Cards, post war collected. Excellent assembly of
some of America’s finest flying men. We list only some of them
here:
George T. Chandler, Air Force Captain shot down five Japanese
Zeros, J. Ted Crosby, Commander U.S. Navy, Ace at Okinawa,
Lawrence A. Clark, U. S. S. Essex, Dan Carmichael, Clyde C. Curtin,
Barney S. David, Italy WWII, Colonel Phil DeLong, 13 victories in
WWII and Korea, James E. Duffy, U. S. S. Essex, Roy W. Evans,
Hershel H. Green, Mike F. Jeffrey, “Tex” Hill, Second squadron
Flying Tiger, TS Harris, U.S. Navy, Philip L. Kirkwood, Dale E.
Karger, Chuck Older, twenty third fighter group air force, Alden
P.Rigby, England, Belgium, France, 70 missions, L. R. randy Reeves,
captain Richard E. Smith, John H. Truluck, Jr., 8th Air force, Major
Ralph H. Wandrey, Jack Watson, Ed “Wendy” Wendorf, U. S. S.
Lexington, John Wesolowski, Bernie S. Davis, W. E. “bill” Hardy, U.
S. S. hornet, William G. Anderson, Stanley O. Andrews, C. A
“Spike”Borley, Richard S. “Dick” Becker, Freeman S. Barnes, Steven
O. Bouncer, twenty third fighter group China, JW “Buck” Ireland,
captain William R. Beyer, Jim Bills,
A significant collection which would be difficult to replicate. All in
Excellent Condition.
$1,000 - up
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HENRY VILLARD LS
KANSAS PACIFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY SINKING
FUND BONDS
* 286
HENRY VILLARD (1835-1900).
Journalist, editor and head of the
transportation empire in the Pacific
Northwest and later President of the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
Letter Signed. St. Louis, March 29th,
1877. 1 page. On Kansas Pacific Railway Company letterhead: “... The
interest on all notes for which the Sinking
Fund Bonds shall have been given as collateral, shall be computed up to April 1, 1876
and paid outso receipted for back of notes...
Also signed by C.S. Greeley. “As Receivers. 8" x 10½”. Henry Villard is
very uncommon in Letter form.
Fine.
$300 - up
A LETTER AND THREE
IMAGES FROM RUSS
WESTOVER
* 287
RUSSELL WESTOVER. (18661966). American cartoonist who created “Tillie the Toiler.” Typed Letter Signed, “Russ Westover,” on
King Features Syndicate Inc. letterhead. One page, 8 ½” x 11”. New
York. July 11, 1929. To “Master Ernest
W. Mueller.” Accompanied by three
USA on the Supreme War Council
in 1918, and was chosen as one of
the five US delegates to the InterAllied Peace Conference in Paris in
1919. Clipped Autograph. 5”x 2".
“Tasker H. Bliss” above typed “General, Chief of Staff. U.S.A. Permanent
American Military Representative.” Fine.
$50 - up
printed cards each bearing an image
of one of Westover’s famous creations, including the groundbreaking
Tillie herself.
$50 - up
WORLD WAR I
COUNT LEOPOLD VON
BERCHTOLD
COL. FRANK A. BARTON
SIGNS RIFLE RANGE ROTC
CARD
* 288
COLONEL FRANK A. BARTON
was one of the first two Cornell students to receive an army commission in Cornell’s Militar y Science
Program and was the first ROTC
commandant at Cornell from 1904
to 1908. Barton Hall at Cornell is
named after him and it served the
ROTC as an armory during World
War II.
Two ROTC Cornell University
ROTC Cards signed as Lt. Colonel
USA, Commandant. For the purposes
of using the Rifle Range. Both Fine
condition.
$50 - up
COUNT VON BERNSTOFF
* 289
COUNT JOHANN HEINRICH
VON BERNSTOFF (1862-1939)
served, until his recall in 1917, as
German Ambassador to the United
States. Bernstorff presented his diplomatic credentials to Washington in
1908 and quickly established a popular reputation among diplomatic and
political circles for his apparent moderation (a rarity in Kaiser Wilhelm
II’s Germany).
Typed Letter Signed. Washington D.C.
February 25, 1916. 1 pp. 8" x 8". On
German Embassy letterhead. The
Count sends his pleasure to favor a
photograph to an admirer. Signed “J.
Bernstoff “ The “J” in his autograph is
slightly smudged. Mostly fine.
$125 - up
LEOPOLD ANTON JOHAN
SIGISMUND JOSEF
KORSINUS FERDINAND
GRAF BERCHTOL
* 290
(1863-1942) was Austro-Hungarian
foreign minister at the outbreak of
the First World War.
Autograph Letter Signed. Vienna,
Dec. 31. 1913. 4 pp. 5 x 8". On Minister of Foreign offices letterhead.
Homely advice for repairs at his estate. Written in German with English
translation:
“Minister of foreign affairs Very honored
Mr. Professor. The director of our Buchlauer
domain just told me, that he had the opportunity to talk to you today, but regretfully
forgot to ask a technical question, what I
now like to make up. It consists mainly to
take out the ground of the old stable, work
which can be done during the winter. Duscleh
thinks it would be sufficient to dig out 50 cm
deep, then to concrete the ground which would
prevent any penetration of dampness. Originally I thought that one ought to go deeper
and imagined brick-plastering for filling out
the joints. Perhaps though the first method is
more practicable and leads to the same result.
I appreciate very much if you would have the
kindness to inform me in this matter. Our
heartiest wishes for the New Year with the
expression of hope that in the year 1914 we
will arrive at a nice result in Buchwitz.”
Scarce autograph of the man for
which World War I was largely responsible. Lightly wrinkled, o/w
Fine.
$125 - up
ROBERT LEE BULLARD
“HONOR, DUTY COUNTRY”
* 292
ROBERT LEE BULLARD (18611947) US General. General Bullard
trained at West Point and graduated
in 1885. He was involved in conflicts
in the American Western Frontier,
the Philippines, and World War I.
Bullard was given command of U.S.
1st Infantry Division (“Big Red One”)
from December 1917. Autograph
Note Signed. Toul, France. March 6,
1919. One pp. 4 1/2" x 7". On “the
Autograph Collection of Howes
Norris Jr.” letterhead: “Honor, duty,
country, R.L. Bullard, Lieut. Gen..”
In fine condition.
$75 - up
BRITAINS QUARTERMASTER GENERAL ALS
* 293
SIR JOHN STEVEN COWANS
(1862-1921)Britain’s Army Quartermaster-General and a member of the
Army Council throughout the First
World War. Proved to be an administrative genius during the First World
War. Autograph Letter Signed. April
9, 1913. On Blue cameo “War Office” stationary. 4 pp. 5”x 8”. The
illustrious general writes on matters
person, travel and some military content. Signed “J.S. Cowans.” Fine.
$100 - up
TASKER H. BLISS
* 291
TASKER H. BLISS (1853-1930) US
general and diplomat. He served in
the Spanish–American War, in 1902
negotiated the treaty of reciprocity
with Cuba. Towards the end of World
War I he was chief of general staff in
Washington 1917–18, represented the
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MARSHALL FOCH
* 294
MARSHALL
FERDINAND
FOCH (1851-1929) was a French sol
dier, military educator and author
credited for possessing “the most
original and subtle mind in the
French Army.” He served as general
in the French Army during World
War I and made Marshal of France in
its final year, 1918. He was chosen as
supreme commander of the allied
armies during World War I, on March
26, 1918, five days after the start of
the Spring Offensive, the final attempt by Germany to win the war.
He served until November 11, 1918,
when he accepted the German Surrender. Autograph Card Signed “F.
Foch” Back has been torn from perhaps an autograph album. Overalll
VG.
$50 - up
HERO OF WORLD WAR I
MARSHALL FOCH
* 295
MARSHALL
FERDINAND
FOCH (1851-1929) was a French soldier, military educator and author
credited for possessing “the most
original and subtle mind in the
French Army.” He served as general
in the French Army during World
War I and made Marshal of France in
its final year, 1918. He was chosen as
supreme commander of the allied
armies during World War I, on March
26, 1918, five days after the start of
the Spring Offensive, the final attempt by Germany to win the war.
He served until November 11, 1918,
when he accepted the German Surrender. Autograph of the Hero of
World War I. His rare signature: “F.
Foch.” Self dated 6.4.24. upon an 8vo
sheet. On the reverse of an ALS written in Indian: “Bombay Presidency,
India.” Foch is a very hard autograph to lay hands on.
$50 - up
US AMBASSADOR TO
BERLIN DURING WWI –
JAMES WATSON GERARD
“On account of the possible
trouble here with Japan…”
* 296
JAMES WATSON GERARD
(1867-1951) U.S. lawyer and diplomat.
Appointed to the NY Supreme Court
in 1908. Under president Woodrow
Wilson he served as the American
Ambassador to Germany from 1913
to 1917. On the declaration of war
by the United States, he was recalled
from his post of minister at Berlin
and took up the practice of law in
New York City.
Autograph Letter Signed. August 18th
1916. 2pp. On “Embassy of the
United States of America” letterhead.
To Walter H. Page and Henry Van
Dyke:
“My dear Colleague: This is to introduce
Dr. Jose Legaspi, He is a Filipino, studying
in Berlin – On account of the possible trouble
here with Japan – and the fact that to a
strange people he might look rather
Japanese, I sent him out of Berlin.
Please help him. Communicate
with his father etc. & help him if
necessary. …J.W. Gerard.”
On verso he writes again: “Dear
Colleage, Mr. Legaspi has just brought this
note to me. Our instructions are to forward
the return of all such cases to America via
England. I therefore send, and commend Mr.
Legaspi to your kind care…”
Gerard’s views of Imperial Germany
at this time fit neatly into an age
which historian Merle Curti characterized as “a struggle between darkness and light, barbarism and civilization.” Gerard gained particular
notoriety for a speech given in 1917.
During the course of his speech he
feared for the possibility of up to
half a million German-Americans
rising up and wreaking havoc within
the U.S. once General Pershing’s
American Expeditionary Force (AEF)
took part in its first major offensive
against the German enemy. His solution was startlingly simple: to hang
German-Americans from lamp posts.
Unsurprisingly Gerard was unsuccessful in his bid for the Democratic
Presidential nomination in 1920.
$125 - up
MAJOR GENERAL HODGES
ON HIS WAY TO COMMAND
THE NORTH ATLANTIC
COAST ARTILLERY
* 297
HARRY FOOTE HODGES (18601929), US Army officer. Served in
the Spanish-American War and with
the AEF in WW I. Also served as
engineer in charge of locks, dams,
and regulating works on the Canal,
1907. Autograph Letter Signed. Washington, D.C. March 21, 1915. 2 pp 5" x
8". On “War Department Office of
the Chief of Engineers” letterhead
to a Mr. Wheeler as he is about to
command the North Atlantic Coast
Artillery district:
“...Thank you many times for your note of
congratulation. It was very welcome. Of course
we are greatly pleased with the promotion
and circumstances surrounding it, albeit it
takes me away from my engineering duties.
We go shortly to Fort Fulton, at Willets
Point, where I am to command the North
Atlantic Coast Artillery district, extending
along the coast to include Portland, Me. and
the Southern entrance to New York Harbor. The news you give of David is rather
startling. We hope most sincerely that his
service will prove of benefit to himself, as it
will to others, and that he will suffer nothing
in person from his effort to be of help.”
Mounting traces to last empty page.
Very Good.
$125 - up
MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM
H. JOHNSTON
“We must sacrifice personal
ambition for the good to the
country”
* 298
WILLIAM H. JOHNSTON Major General, U.S. Army. Received Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action northwest
of Verdun, France, 1918. Major General Johnston repeatedly showed exceptional bravery during the
Argonne-Meuse offensive, frequently
visiting his front lines under heavy
fire from enemy artillery, machineguns, and snipers, displaying marked
coolness and inspiring the members
of his command with confidence
and determination.
Autograph Note Signed. n.p. September 3, 1919. One pp. 4 1/2" x 7". On
“The Autograph Collection of
Howes Norris Jr.” letterhead. “We must
sacrifice personal ambition for the good to the
country. The Army presents opportunities
for eradication of class prejudice by service of
all classes in the ranks. William H.
Johnston, Major General, Comdg 91st Division, American E.F.” Written in an
aged, shaky pen. Fine.
$125 - up
PAPA JOFFRE
* 299
JOSEPH JACQUES CESAIRE
JOFFRE (1852-1931) A Catalan
French general who became prominent in the battles of World War I.
His popularity at the outbreak of that
war led to his nickname Papa Joffre.
Autograph card. 5” x 2½”. “J. Joffre, 8
September 1927.” Paris. Heavy mounting marks to verso, light toning. VG.
$50 - up
PREMIER DAVID GEORGE
LLOYD SIGNED PHOTO
* 300
DAVID GEORGE LLOYD (18631945) British statesman who guided
Britain and the Commonwealth of
Nations through World War I and
the postwar settlement as the Liberal
Party Prime Minister, 1916-1922.
Signed Photo “D. Lloyd George”. 6"
x 9". Right corner crease, o/w Fine.
$150 - up
HENRY CABOT LODGE
* 301
HENRY CABOT LODGE politician and senator. Autograph Note
signed. March 25. “Beacon Street”
stock card. Addressing Mr. Norris:
“I am sorry to say that I am engaged this
evening. I will meet you anytime this
morning...I think that we should have a
conference - Will you arrange with your colleagues & let me know by bearer at what
hour I shall be at Headquarters — Yours.
H.C. Lodge.” Mounting traces, light
foxing. VG.
$100 - up
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JOHN LEJEUNE
COMMANDANT OF
THE MARINE CORPS
THE ONLY MARINE TO
EVER COMMAND AN ARMY
DIVISION
* 302
MAJOR GENERAL JOHN ARCHER LEJEUNE (1867-1942) The
13th Commandant of the Marine
Corps. Typed Letter Signed. April 19,
1928. One page. 5”x 8” on “headquarters U.S. Marine Corps,
Commandant’s Office” Letterhead.
Three lines in compliance to an autograph request by Robert Slack. In
strong perfect pen he signs: “John A.
Lejeune.” With original 1947 “John
Heise Autograph” dealer envelope,
addressed to Henry Luhrs.
$250 - up
HENRY CABOT LODGE TWO AUTOGRAPH
EXAMPLES
* 303
HENRY CABOT LODGE politician and senator. Lodge represented
his home state in the United States
House of Representatives from 1887
to 1893 and in the Senate from 1893
to 1924. He was one of four Republicans to rotate in the office of Senate president pro tempore from 19111913, holding the seat for just one
day. As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he led the
successful fight against American
participation in the League of Nations proposed by President
Woodrow Wilson at the close of
World War.
Two items: Typed Letter Signed on
U.S. Senate letterhead. Nahant, Mass.
July 16, 1920. Cabot replies to a request for his photograph:
“...no doubt you can procure one f my photographs from Harris & Ewing, photographers in Washington...happy to autograph
it for you...H.C. Lodge” It is accompanied
by a cut signature “Henry Cabot Lodge,
Nantucket, 1885.” Cabot rarely signed
his full name. The latter makes a nice
and early addition to the Typed Letter. Light ink thumbprints to clip,
minimal wear to letter. Both mostly
Very Good.
$200 - up
MAJOR GENERAL JOHN E.
MCMAHON
* 304
JOHN E. MCMAHON: Major
General in World War I. commanded
the 5th Infantry Division in the Great
War. Autograph Letter Signed. n.p.
n.d. One pp. 4 1/2" x 7". On “the
Autograph Collection of Howes
Norris Jr.” letterhead: “I bear witness to
the dauntless spirit of the American soldier”
Jno. E. McMahon, Major General Commdg
5th Division”. Accompanied by large
newspaper rotogravure of his image. Fine.
$100 - up
MAJOR GENERAL
MASON M. PATRICK
NAMESAKE OF PATRICK AIR
FORCE BASE, COCOA BEACH
“May we of the United States
always remember the things
for which we fought in the Great
War just Ended”
* 305
MASON M. PATRICK (1863-1942)
In WWI, appointed by General John
J. Pershing to command the combined Air Service of the American
Expeditionary Force’s Air Service in
World War I, postwar head of U.S.
Air Service, for whom Patrick Air
Force Base, Cocoa, Fla., is named.
Autograph Note Signed. Burlingrton,
Vermont, 14 August 1919. . One pp. 4
1/2" x 7". On “the Autograph Collection of Howes Norris Jr.” letterhead: “May we of the United States always remember the things for which we fought
in the Great War just Ended, Mason M.
Patrick, Major General, U.S. Army.”
Extremely Fine.
$100 - up
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
RAYMOND POINCARE
* 306
RAYMOND POINCARE (18601934) French statesman who as prime
minister in 1912 largely determined
the policy that led to France’s involvement in World War I, during which
he served as president of the Third
Republic. Clipped Autograph card.
5” x 2½”. “R. Poincare, June 1926, Paris.”
Heavy mounting marks to verso, light
layer to verso. VG.
$50 - up
POTENT PATRIOTIC LETTER FROM
CHARLES D. RHODES WITH SAGE MILITARY ADVICE
“It stands as one of the wonders of America’s part in the Great War, having in view a struggle of
five years duration with a possibility of over 4,000,000 American soldiers in the field.”
* 307
MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES D. RHODES (1865-1948) Graduated from West Point in 1899 and
joined the 6th Cavalry during the Spanish American War. Major General in WWI.
Autograph Note Signed. Base Section #2, Bordeaux, France. June 5, 1919. Two pp. 4 1/2" x 7". On “The
Autograph Collection of Howes Norris Jr.” letterhead. The heroic Major General who earned the
Distinguished Service Cross provides some sage advice and patriotic sentiments to the noted autograph
seeker:
“If it were possible I would wish that all American might see this wonderful Military Base, which,
with its docks, warehouses, railroads, barracks, camps, warehouses, railroads, barracks, camps, and
hospitals, - all constructed within eighteen months by American labor to care for two hundred thousand soldiers;
stands as a gigantic monument to American energy, pluck, intelligence, initiative, and resourcefulness.
It stands as one of the wonders of America’s part in the Great War, having in view a struggle of five years duration with a
possibility of over 4,000,00 American soldiers in the field.
Probably the very existence of this great reservoir of troops and supplies, had an important bearing on
Germany’s desire for peace. Charles D. Rhodes, Major General, Commanding.”
Four light mounting traces to edges on verso, otherwise Very Fine.
$200 - up
of Alaska. In 1937, he represented
the U.S. Navy at King George VI’s
coronation ceremonies in London.
The destroyer Rodman (DD-456) and
the transport Admiral Hugh Rodman
(AP-126) were named for him.
Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p. 4¼” x
7”. On “The Autograph Collection
of Howes Norris, Jr.” Letterhead, he
replies to the collectors request:
“Autograph of Hugh Rodman, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy / Late Commanding the
U.S. Battleship Squadron operating with
the British Grand Fleet against the German High Seas Fleet. The latter surrendered
Nov. 21, 1919.” Atop is the date February 20, 1919, probably the date the
collector sent it to him. Mounting
traces on back. Fine.
$100 - up
COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF
THE PACIFIC FLEET
* 308
HUGH RODMAN (1859-1940)
Rear Admiral in the US Navy. Served
during the Spanish-American War and
World War I. In 1917 Admiral Rodman served as Commander, Battleship Division 9, Atlantic Fleet, in his
flagship, New York. Ordered to European waters late in the year, his
division joined the British Grand
Fleet at Scapa Flow and became the
6th Battle Squadron, British Grand
Fleet, under Admiral Sir David Beatty.
In 1919 he became Commander-inChief, Pacific Fleet. In 1923, he accompanied President Warren G.
Harding on his ill-fated inspection
MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM
J. SNOW
* 309
WILLIAM J. SNOW: Major General & Chief of the US Field Artillery, 1917. Autograph Letter Signed.
Feb. 17, 1921. Washington, D.C. War
Dept. 1 pp. 4 1/2" x 7". On “the Autograph Collection of Howes Norris
Jr.” letterhead. Addressed to Mrs.
Norris complying with a request for
an autograph. The Major General
notes: “The inference is that I have been
employing the last two years learning to sign
my name: but actually, your letter appeared
on my desk this morning. “C’est la guerre.””
He signs “Wm. J. Snow, Major General U.S. Army, Chief of Field Artillery”; Fine.
$100 - up
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ADMIRAL N.R. USHER
* 310
NATHANIEL R. USHER commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard
at the outbreak of the World War
and later wartime commander of the
Third Naval District & Battleship USS
Michigan. Autograph Letter Signed.
Navy Yard, Boston, Mass. 2d Oct. 1913.
2pp. 5 1/2 x 7". On “Third division
Atlantic Fleet. U.S.S. Rhode Island” letterhead:
“Dear John: Thank you for your telegram
which arrived last night & which I got on
coming aboard this Morning after seeing
Nan off on the 8 15. I have telegraphed my
brother & I expect he will meet her all right
We sail in half an hour so pray excuse this
hasty note- The letter in- for you, I dare say,
went to my brother- In that care it will arrive
later, and its purpose was appreciation of
your to & more particularly to your
remem-brance to me - and of your pen and
ink sketches. Nan will write Lucy from the
Cham-berlin and would join me in love to
you all did she know I was writing. Faithfully yours N. R. Usher.” Fine.
$100 -up
GUSTAV STRESEMANN
* 311
GUSTAV STRESEMANN (18791929) was a National Liberal Party
deputy in the Reichstag from 1907
and an enthusiastic supporter of
ambitious German war aims. After
the armistice he served in increasingly influential government positions, acting for a brief period as
German Chancellor. Autograph Card
Signed “Stresemann — 1926” Back
has been torn from perhaps an autograph album. front, though slightly
worn, is still very presentable.
$75 - up
BRAND WHITLOCK
“There is only one reform that any
man need be concerned about
...reform of himself; this includes
and will bring about all other
reforms”
* 312
BRAND WHITLOCK (1869-1934)
served as U.S. Ambassador to Belgium during World War I. Autograph
Letter Signed. 1 pp. Toledo, Ohio. 1
April 1907. 4 1/2 x 7". He writes as
Mayor of Toledo:
“I have yet to hear of any reform organization that was got up to the purpose of reforming its own members. All reform organizations seem to concern themselves principally with reforming somebody else, as if the
members of the organization were all perfect.
There is only one reform that any man need
be concerned about, and that is the reform of
himself; this includes and will bring about all
other reforms. Brand Whitlock.” In Fine
condition.
$125 - up
ADMIRAL N.R. USHER
* 313
ADMIRAL N.R. USHER the
Brooklyn Navy Yard at the outbreak
of the World War and later wartime
commander of the Third Naval District & Battleship USS Michigan. Autograph Letter Signed. September 13,
1918. n.p 1 pp. 4 1/2" x 7". On “the
Autograph Collection of Howes
Norris Jr.” letterhead. Usher complies with the famous autograph seekers request , with a short inscription.
Signed as Rear Admiral of the U.S.
Navy. Fine.
$50 - up
SPACE AUTOGRAPHS
* 316
ALAN BEAN. (b.1932).
American Astronaut. Photograph of Bean on the ladder
of the Apollo lunar Module
Inscribed, “Alan Bean, Apollo
12.” 8” x 8”. Excellent condition. This item has been signed
in the presence of a PASS-CO
representative and is accompanied by a Certified Silver
PASS.
$125 - up
“THIS WAR IS EVERYTHING
THAT SHERMAN SAID IT
WAS”
* 314
[WWI] Original drawing with quote
from Fort Logan, July 1914. The unsigned cartoonist depicts a soldier
with amputated leg, broken arm and
patch, with a cannon in the background. With postal envelope addressed to E.S. Bliss, Springfield,
Mass. Fine.
$50 - up
.
CHARLES WHITTLESEY
COMMANDER OF THE
LOST BATTALION
* 315
CHARLES WHITTLESEY (18841921) was a Medal of Honor recipient who is notable for leading the
Lost Battalion in the Argonne Forest
during World War I. Autograph
“Charles W. Whittlesey” of scrapbook
paper with rotogravures of the commander and newspaper clipping of
the heroic story during World War I.
Fine.
$100 - up
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* 317
WALTER CUNNINGHAM.
(b. 1932). American Astronaut.
His Official NASA Portrait Inscribed, “Walt Cunningham
APOLLO 7.” 8” x 10”. Excellent condition. This item has
been signed in the presence of
a PASS-CO representative and
is accompanied by a Certified
Silver PASS.
$125 - up
“HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM”
* 319
JAMES ARTHUR LOVELL. (b. 1928). American Astronaut. Beautiful Photograph of the lunar surface taken from Apollo 13 Inscribed, “Houston, we have a problem! James Lovell, Apollo 13.” 8”
x 8”. Excellent condition. This item has been signed in the presence
of a PASS-CO representative and is accompanied by a Certified
Silver PASS.
$275 - up
* 318
EDWIN EUGENE ALDRIN. (b. 1930). Photograph of Aldrin on
the ladder of the Apollo Lunar Module Inscribed, “Buzz Aldrin
Apollo XI.” 8” x 10”. Excellent condition. This item has been signed
in the presence of a PASS-CO representative and is accompanied by
a Certified Silver PASS.
$275 - up
* 320
EDWIN “BUZZ” ALDRIN. DS. 1pp. 6" x 2 3/4". Los Angeles. 7-7-84.
Partly-printed bank check on Aldrin’s Research and Engineering Consultants company check. Accomplished entirely in his hand and signed as
maker. His company logo uses the well-known Apollo 11 design. Usual
stamp cancellation not affecting Aldrin’s bold signature. EF.
$225 - up
* 321
JAMES IRWIN. DS. 1pp. 6" x 2 3/4". Colorado Springs. 22 Jan. 1984.
Partly-printed bank check on Irwin’s personal account. Accomplished entirely in his hand and signed as maker. Some light bleed-through of stamp
on verso. EF.
$125 - up
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AUTOGRAPHED
OSCAR BERGER
SIGNED SKETCHES
EUGENE ANDREW CERNAN
* 322
(b.1934). Photograph of Cernan saluting the American flag on the lunar surface Inscribed, “Gene Cernan,
Apollo XVIII.” 8” x 8”. Excellent
condition. This item has been signed
in the presence of a PASS-CO representative and is accompanied by a
Certified Silver PASS.
$225 - up
PRESIDENT OF MEXICO
LOPEZ PORTILLO DRAWS
AND SIGNS CARICATURE OF
FAMOUS CARICATURIST
OSCAR BERGER.
* 323
JOSE LOPEZ PORTILLO. (19202004). President of Mexico. A caricature portrait of Oscar Berger as seen
and drawn by President Lopez
Portillo Boldly Signed, “Portillo.”
One page, 8 ¼” x 10 ¼”. Excellent
condition.
$250 - up
THE DEMOCRATIC KING
* 324
PAUL I. (1901 - 1964). King of
Greece from 1947 - 1964. Took the
throne during a Civil War with the
Communists. A choice left facing
portrait of the monarch drawn from
life by Oscar Berger Boldly signed,
“Berger” and “Paul.” One page, 11”
x 9”. No place. No date. While on the
throne, Paul worked for reform and
the development of Greece as a democracy. Excellent condition.
$400 - up
THE MIME’S PERSPECTIVE
* 325
MARCEL MARCEAU. (b. 1923).
World famous mime. A rare and fascinating caricature portrait of Oscar
Berger as seen and drawn by Marceau
Inscribed, “Mr. Oscar Berger seen
by Marcel Marceau” One page, 9” x
11 ¾”. No place. No date. Oscar
Berger was born in Czechoslovakia
in 1901. He became a cartoonist in
Prague and later moved to Germany.
However, his cartoons upset Adolph
Hitler and he was forced to flee the
country. After spells in Budapest and
Paris, he arrived in London in 1935
and worked for the Daily Telegraph.
His work also appeared in Life, the
New York Times, the New York Herald Tribune and Le Figaro. Excellent
condition.
$200 - up
THE FATHER OF
AMERICAN TELEVISION
* 326
DAVID SARNOFF (1891-1971).
American pioneer in radio and television. A most interesting caricature
of David Sarnoff drawn from life
by world famous caricaturist Oscar
Berger Singed, “David Sarnoff.” One
page, 9” x 12”. No place. No date.
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American pioneer in radio and television, David Sarnoff emigrated to
the United States in 1900 and worked
for the Marconi Wireless Company,
winning recognition as the narrator
of the news of the Titanic disaster
(1912). In 1915, he proposed a “radio
music box” that led to radio broadcasting as it is known today. The Radio Corporation of America (RCA)
absorbed the Marconi firm in 1921,
and Sarnoff became general manager.
As president (after 1930) and eventually chief executive officer (1947–
66) and chairman of the board
(1947–70) of RCA, he helped develop
black-and-white and compatible color
television. In 1944, the Television
Broadcaster’s Association gave
Sarnoff the title “Father of American Television.” Excellent condition
$300 - up
.
THE MASTER CELLIST AT
WORK
* 327
PABLO CASALS. (1876-1973). Spanish virtuoso cellist and composer. A
distinctively different caricature of
cellist Pablo Casals drawn by world
famous Czechoslovakian caricaturist
Oscar Berger Signed, “Berger” and
“Pablo Casals.” One page, 4 ¾” x 7”.
No place. No date. considered the
greatest 20th-century master of the
cello and a distinguished composer,
conductor, and pianist. This signed
caricature offers a great look at Casals
with his cello. Boldly signed in ink.
Excellent condition.
$400 - up
EARLY NEW ORLEANS AND ABOUT
PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON
POLITICAL
AMERICANA
* 331
THE INDIAN PRIME
MINISTER
* 328
MORARJI DESAIA. (1896-1995).
nice sketch from life of the Prime
Minister of India by Oscar Berger
Signed, “Berger” and “Morarji
Desai.” One page, 8” x 10.” No place.
September 6, 1978. Berger sketched
Desai in a three quarter bust pose
looking straight ahead in pencil and
finalized the artwork with ink. Boldly
signed in blue pen Highly unusual.
Excellent condition.
$250 - up
JOHN KENNETH
GALBRAITH
* 329
(1908-2006). Canadian-American
economist. Autograph Left facing
Sketch drawn from life by Oscar
Berger Signed, “Berger” and “J.K.
Galbraith.” One page, 9 ¾” x 14”. No
place. No date. After emigrating to
the United States in 1931, Galbraith
worked in a variety of academic and
governmental positions. These posts
included, professor at Harvard, personal advisor to President Kennedy
and best-selling author. Excellent
Condition.
$125 - up
Autograph Letter Signed. New Orleans, June 19,1837, 8" x 10" 3 pp. with
integral address leaf. To Miss Lorraine
H. Fisk, Keeseville, New York from
brother Elbridge. General family news
and about President Jackson “...We have
the old cry here ‘Poor Old Gen’l. Jackson... ’ has to bear the sins of the whole
commercial world not only our own country
but all the other side of the Atlantick (sic)poor Old Man, he has an abundance
to answer for surely...”
The author was likely commenting on Specie Issue & Banking policies
of great controversy at the time. At end is penciled note passing letter
on to sister Mary, sharing news from their brother and advising her to
take onion juice to suppress her cough “...take a teaspoon full every time you
feel inclined to cough...” Bottom portion of blank last page torn away, no
affect; letter in ink, strong and clear, Fine condition.
$250 - up
THE PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION OF 1824
DECIDED BY THE HOUSE
“THE SPEAKER HAS BEEN
CHARGED WITH SELLING
HIS PARTY”
* 330
[POLITICAL/DISPUTED
ELECTIONS]
MATTHEW
HARVEY (1781-1866) US Representative from New Hampshire; Governor of New Hampshire in 1830; appointed by President Jackson judge
of the United States District Court
for NH.
Autograph Letter Signed. Feb 4 1825,
House of Representatives, Washington. 2 pp. 4to. Harvey to an office
seeker, John Prentiss with great political content:
“...As the reasons for the elections appear a
wild and threatening aspect and although it
is extremely cold and boisterous out of doors
there is to say the least of it a comfortable
degree of beat in the House. An Intimation
...the friends of Clay will join with
those of Mr. Adams in the great
question about to be decided...the
Speaker has been charged with selling his party...”
(Adams was elected over Jackson by
the House of Reps), Clay “charged
with sel1ing his party”, a significant
Presidential history item. Fine.
$250 - up
LINCOLN JOHNSON
NEW YORK
REPUBLICAN UNION WAR
TICKET
* 332
Rare 1864 Presidential campaign ballot for New York. Republican Union
War ticket For governor: Reuben E.
Fenton, Lieutenant governor: Thomas G. Alvord Along with other candidates. Decorative border with ballot results lightly written in pencil in
other margin. Rare Fantastic addition
to any political collection.
$400 - up
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APPOINTING A STATE
SENATOR
* 333
JOHN BROOKS (1752–1825) Governor of Massachusetts from 1816 to
1823. He was appointed Major General of the Middlesex Militia in 1786,
which he led in suppressing Shays’
Rebellion. Appointed Adjutant General (1812-1816).
ALDEN BRADFORD (1765-1843)
Author, Editor, Secretary of the
Commonwealth and was a descendant of Gov. Bradford of Plymouth
Colony.
Document Signed. 1823. Massachusetts. Appointing John Mills Esquire
of Southwick as State Senator with
integral address leaf to John Mills,
“Public Service” and red postal markings:
“Whereas it appears by the returns of votes
for counselors and senators, duly made into
the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and which have been examined agreeably to the directions of the Constitution of
the State, That you...John Mills, have been
elected one, for and within the district of
Hampden.
You are, therefore, hereby summoned to attend the General Court, to behold in on the
last Wednesday of the present month of
May...to take your seat. There may be at due
convention of Senators on said day, for transacting the legislative business of the Commonwealth...”
Signed “Allen Bradford” ’as Secretary
of the Commonwealth. On the left
it is Signed by the Governor “J.
Brooks.”
Large state seal in top left corner.
Some Browning to bottom of document otherwise Fine.
$100 - up
a copy of the returns for Electors of
the County; then a copy of them in
every Township—have them added
up carefully so that any errors in the
County return may be detected. Let
these returns then be submitted to
the officers of the Elections, so that
all inaccuracies may be ascertained.
When the returns are thus
made out from all parts of the State,
they can be compared with those
upon which the Governor shall issue his Proclamation; and if there be
any error either intentional or otherwise on the part of any one it can be
discovered at once.
If you will take the
trouble to procure the returns of
your County as above-mentioned,
and forward them to me, I will take
care that they shall be used for the
purposes indicated.
The friends of the country have unquestionably carried the
State for the Harrison Electors,—let
them not, through a want of vigilance, suffer the Van Buren Electors
to be proclaimed elected.
The friends of Harrison
feel confident here that we have carried this State—It is hardly necessary
I know to urge you to exertion, but
we must have decided & unimpeachable information from Warren Potter, Tioga & McKean, and I have advised this application to you from a
knowledge of your zeal in the good
cause & aware of your extensive
means of information in the north.”
ELECTION RESULTS FOR
1840
* 334
Letter Signed. Two pages, 7 ¾ X 9 ¾.
“Philadelphia.” November 3, 1840.
With lengthy handwritten postscript.
Philadelphia, Nov. 3, 1840.
“It is confidently believed
here that Harrison has carried the
Electoral vote of the State. I have no
doubt of it—but as the vote is close
it has been feared that alterations may
be made somewhere in the returns,
by bad and designing persons, so as
to give the State to Van Buren. To
prevent this it has been thought necessary to obtain the returns from
every Township, election District and
County in the State.
My request is that you
would
procure
from
the
Prothonotary’s office of your County,
Still reeling from the aftereffects of
the Panic of 1837, President Martin
Van Buren faced a difficult bid for
re-election against a Whig Party unified for the first time behind the
war hero William Henry Harrison.
Harrison, who followed the example
of Andrew Jackson and ran as a war
hero and man of the people, captured the imagination of the people
and, although his popular vote margin was only about 6 points, saw himself elected by an overwhelming
majority of the electoral college, carrying North, West, and South! Even
with this wide-margin of victory,
Harrison’s supporters, as this document shows, feared fraud on Van
Buren’s part and kept a careful watch
over election returns throughout the
voting period.
$250 - up
MARYLAND UNIONIST
CRESWELL, LATER SENATOR & POSTMASTER
GENERAL, TO DANIEL
AFRICA WITH RICH POLITICAL CONTENT ABOUT 27TH
CONGRESS – JUST AFTER
THE DEATH OF HARRISON.
SLAVERY GAG RULE,
NATIONAL BANK,
CORRUPTION.
* 335
JOHN
ANGEL
JAMES
CRESWELL (1828 – 1891) Politician. He served as a United States
Congressman for much of the Civil
War and Senator from Maryland between 1865 and 1867; United States
Postmaster General appointed by
Ulysses S. Grant.
Autograph Letter Signed. Washington City, June 17, 1841. 2 pp. “J.
Creswell” with Free Frank. Integral
address leaf to Daniel Africa (17941865 - Deputy surveyor & JP. He was
noted for the extent and accuracy of
his legal knowledge.) A letter with
great superb content, voiced with
impact on a number of measures
the new congress, now laboring under the recalibration of leadership
after the sudden and short presidency of William Henry Harrison.
Creswell touches on topics as the
slavery “gag rule” corruption, political appointments, banking and other
essential matters to the future Senator & Post Master General:
“Esq. Africa, …there is considerable
excitement here at present about the
Fiscal Bank, proposed by the Secy
of Treasy. Mr. Webster’s letter to
Mr. Fox & on the striking out of
the 21st rule of the last congress,
which you recollect prohibited the
receiving, reading or even referring
of abolition petitions to the proper Com.
There is also much indignation expressed by
office hunters because they cannot secure their
own, or their friends, appointments. They do
not consider the difficulty Post Tyler labours
under in consequence of being unexpectedly
ushered into the office, to which he was constitutionally liable, and I say, thoroughly
qualified to fill – besides the intrigues of the
late administration party –
their conniving and conspiring with
imprudent men calling themselves
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Harrison but most of whom were
either kicked out out of the Van
Buren party or left it because they
could not get everything they asked
for. Mr. Tyler is a Gentleman & I believe
and honest man. That he will sustain the
true Harrison party I have no doubt and I
sincerely hope the honest friends of Genl
Harrison will sustain him, despite all the
firebrands thrown into the Administration
ranks by the late spoilers of the nation.
Loose no opportunity which occurs, to
strengthen the friend of Judge Banks, and
urge them to on to unanimity of action.
The Porter men from our state, talk here,
very confidently of his reelection. I see 3 or 4
of his veto messages sent on here published for
their purpose of being sent to the Members of Congress, free of postage,
in large packages, and they retail
them to their Constituents, under
frank, in order to give the Governor
a character of firmness and decision, in opposition to the U.S. Bank,
and all others and very soon you’ll
find they’ll raise the war whoop.
Down with the Tyler Administration, the national or Fiscal Bank,
and all other Banks…J. Creswell.” It
is interesting to note his comments
on the use of franking privileges (free
postage) and this letter he has just
sent, has been franked (signature
unclear, but it is not his). In Fine
condition.
$400 - up
EXCEPTIONAL POLITICAL
CONTENT
FROM ANTEBELLUM
VIRGINIA
“…MANY VOTERS IN VIRGINIA
SUPPOSE THAT BRECKINRIDGE RUNNING
WILL BE THE MEANS OF ELECTING
LINCOLN … WE OF THE SOUTH
WOULD REGRET VERY MUCH FOR I DO
BELIEVE THAT A DISSOLUTION WOULD
INDIVIDUALLY BE THE RESULT…”
* 336
Autograph Letter Signed. Pembroke
Virginia. October 30, 1860. 4 pp. from
Philip Lybrook with exceptional
political content from antebellum
Virginia:
“…I am of the opinion about Baltzers
start and if the Breckenridge party is not
stronger than you suppose he had better decline having any pretensions of becoming
popular under that Banner, However I
may not be too ready to judge as
Breckinridge is not my choice and
there is many Voters in Virginia
suppose that Breckinridge running
will be the means of electing Lincoln to the presidency which we of
the South would regret very much
for I do believe that a dissolution
would individually be the result
The democratic party has had the
reins of government in their hand
so long that the aspirants could not
weight their turn it was not coming
to their turn soon enough and the
spoils of the government stood too
far off that they could not weight,
therefore this great split in the party
and I think one that will never unite
the party again at least in Virginia
for their more ambitious amongst
each other than they ever was against
the Whigs. I think Bell is short of Virginia…” In Fine condition.
$250 - up
PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
REAGAN HAS BEEN SHOT!
EXCEPTIONAL GROUP OF ITEMS TO CASUALTY JAMES BRADY,
KENNEDY SENDS MESSAGE OF COURAGE TO THE FALLEN PRESS SECRETARY
“THIS IS TRULY A TIME OF SHOCK, OUTRAGE AND GRIEF FOR ALL AMERICANS”
* 338
On March 30, 1981, Reagan delivered an address at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Would-be assassin John
Hinckley, Jr. was waiting outside in a small crowd including news media, the Canadian prime minister,
Pierre Trudeau and a number of other foreign dignitaries. Hinckley blasted his revolver six times. Reagan,
White House Press Secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy, and District of Columbia police officer Thomas Delehanty were wounded. Hinckley was quickly subdued by the Secret Service.
The entire incident was captured on video by television reporters.
James Scott “Jim” Brady (born August 29, 1940) was Assistant to the President and White House Press
Secretary under President Ronald Reagan. After nearly being killed and becoming permanently disabled as
a result of an assassination attempt on Reagan in 1981, Brady became an ardent supporter of gun control.
Exceptional group of 7+ White House and congressional letters, invitations and other items to James Brady,
including plastic Presidential Seal Visitor pass items:
HARRISON’S VICTORY
MARCH
* 337
[SHEET MUSIC]: Intense border
of American flags in bold red white
and blue suround the title: Harrison’s
Victory March by Geo. Schleiffarth.
1888. Published by S. Brainards’s Sons.
5 pp. Inside cover in red advertises
for more works by Brainard Sons:
“True Blue Republican Campaign
songs for 1888” and under “Red Hot
Democratic Campaign Songs for
1888.” Back cover advertises for Our
National War songs / Grand Army
War Songs/ Our War Songs North &
South: “The only book of the kind
ever published”! In Fine condition
and absolutely brilliant presentation.
$125 - up
· Typed Letter Signed from Edward Kennedy as senator on US Senate letterhead. April 3, 1981. Four days
after the earth shattering incident: “Dear Jim, This is truly a time of shock, outrage and grief for all Americans. We are
united in our tremendous admiration fort your courage and determination, and in our prayers for your recovery.
An ancient philosopher once said “Man is loved mainly because of two virtues: courage first, loyalty second.” You have an
abundance of these virtues, Jim, and you are loved. I will pray for you daily. Sincerely, Ed Kennedy.” He inscribes in his
own pen: “My hope for a speedy recovery.” With original Franked envelope (printed). Fine.
· Personal invitation to “the Honourable James S. Brady” “On the occasion of the visit of the President of
the United States of America and Mrs. Reagan / The Prime Minister of Canada…Pierre Elliot Trudeau
requests the pleasure of (your) company…at a Gala Performance at the National Arts Center…March 10,
1981. Twenty days before the shooting. Notable as well by the fact that Prime Minster Trudeau was there
with Reagan on that fateful day.
On verso, Invitation is in French. 7 x 5½”. Fine.
· Typed Letter Signed from Thomas Foley as Majority Whip on US Senate letterhead to Mrs. Brady sending
his condolences. (autopen?). Including original stamped envelope.
· Printed invitation to the join The President and Mrs. Reagan at the White House for a “Christmas Open
House.” Four items to include White House envelope addressed to the Honorable James S. Brady and Mrs.
Brady, West Wing” as well as “the Social Secretary” of the White House RSVP card, and green White House
engraved identification card.
· Three other like White House invitations, all addressed in pen personally to Brady and his wife for
luncheons, recognizing the “Champions of American Sports” and another Christmas Open House, all with
RSVP & identification card. (12 items in all).
· Plastic Visitor Card Department of Defense seal.
A fascinating association of the Kennedy name and Presidential assassination as well as an uncommonly
found grouping of materials owned by the man who took an immortal place in history that day in 1981, but
whose name is now also deeply tied to Gun control. A superb collection.
$1,000 - up
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THE DAY OF MCKINLEY’S DEATH:
4 PAGES FROM ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE CRINDLER:
“I WOULD LIKE TO BE THE END OF THE ROPE TO HELP THE ASSASSIN TO ETERNITY
...HIS LIFE WAS GLORIOUS, SO WAS HIS DEATH AT SUCH A TIME.”
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[PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINATION] On September 6, 1901, in
Buffalo, New York at the Pan-American Exposition, Leon Czolgosz,
an anarchist, walked up to the President of the United States, William
McKinley, in a greeter’s line at the Temple of Music exhibit with a
handkerchief bandaged around his right hand. Under the handkerchief was a .32 caliber Johnson revolver. Two quick shots rang out.
The president had been fatally wounded, but he held out. On Sept.
13, he was given the last rites, on September 14, the president was
pronounced dead.
“OUR PRESIDENT”
MCKINLEY TWO STEP
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[SHEET MUSIC]Sheet Music:
“Our President Two Step” composed by Richard L. Weaver. 1896,
Philadelphia. Published by M.D.
Swisher. In bold red with flags and
shields adorning a blue wood cut
image of the president whose administration brought us the Spanish American war and who would
be assassinated 4 years later. Minor
soiling and light chinking to very
edges, Mostly bright & clean and
Very Good+.
$100 - up
Autograph Letter Signed. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. September 14, 1901. 4
pp. 6" x 9". On illustrated United States Hotel letterhead from THOMAS W. CRIDLER: Third assistant Secretary of State of the U.S.
under McKinley. Addressed to Mr. Bettinger:
“Only God Almighty knows how badly I feel that the President’s death. I would like to be the end of the
rope to help the assassin to eternity. Any death would be too short for such a cur. Just why God permitted
him to be borne into the world or to commit the deed, surpasses my limited comprehension. But the deed is
done and the nation will live notwithstanding. It is better to bear up under the sorrow than to put hope behind and feel that we, as
a people, no matter how hard the task may be - and hard it is to bear- Cannot endure the shock. The fortitude of the President
as he realized he must go to “that bourne from whence no traveler returns” was beautiful and reflected the
manhood and courage that was in him. He died leaving a nation in tears and the world a mourner at his
feet. His life was glorious, so was his death at such a time. The life of his assassin was a failure from the day he entered
into an existence and his death which God grant may come soon, will scarcely be spoken off except with reproach...Thos W. Cridler”
Like Crindler, most of the country was ready to hang Czolgosz. He survived the mob’s noose, but he would
not survive the Federal Government’s retribution. He went to trial only nine days after McKinley’s death.
Czolgosz was pronounced guilty and sentenced to death by the new form of execution; electrocution. On the
early morn of October 29, 1901, the sentence was carried out. A rare letter in Choice condition.
$400 - up
January 17, 1997.” Cover bears an
embossed gold U.S. Seal of State.
Fine.
LOT OF SIX OFFICIAL
WHITE HOUSE PROGRAMS
FROM THE CLINTON
PRESIDENCY
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1) Program for the President and Mrs.
Clinton’s presentation of the National Medal of Arts and The Charles
Frankel Prize Awards. Four pages, 4
¼” x 7 ¾”. Washington. “Thursday,
January 9, 1997.” Cover bears an embossed gold U.S. Seal of State. Fine.
2) Program for the President and Mrs.
Clinton’s presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bob
Dole. Four pages, 4 ¼” x 7 ¾”. The
White House, Washington. “Friday,
3) Program for the President and Mrs.
Clinton’s presentation of Henr y
Ossawa Tanner’s San Dunes at Sunset,
Atlantic City to the White House Collection. Four pages, 4 ¼” x 7 ¾”.
The White House, Washington.
“Tuesday, October 29, 1996.” Cover
bears an embossed gold U.S. Seal of
State. Fine.
4) Program for the President and Mrs.
Clinton’s presentation of the Medal
of Honor. Twelve pages, 4 ¼” x 7
¾”. The White House, Washington.
“Monday, January 13, 1997.” Cover
bears an embossed gold U.S. Seal of
State. With a “Medal of Honor” envelope bearing two “Buffalo Soldier”
twenty-nine cent stamps and an
“Honor Those Who Served” buffalo postal cancellation. Fine.
pages, 5 ¼” x 8 ¼”. The White
House, Washington. “Wednesday,
February 26, 1997.” Cover bears an
embossed gold U.S. Seal of State and
invitation is decorated with a braided
gold tassel. Fine.
6) The President and Mrs. Clinton’s
invitation for a White House Garden
and House Tour for Presidential
Nominees bearing a image of the
White House and White House Garden. One page, 8” x 5 ¼”. With a 3 ½’
x 5” photograph of the Clinton’s cat
and a “Hillary Rodham Clinton”
printed signature on a name embossed 3 1/2 “ x 5” sticker. All contained within a glossy, blue “United
States Postal Service 53rd Presidential
Inauguration holder bearing an image of a thirty-two cent stamp on
cover and a color print of the White
House on interior facing page. Pen
mark on cover, else Fine.
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5) Program for the President and Mrs.
Clinton’s welcome of His Excellency
Eduardo Frei President of The Republic of Chile and Mrs. Frei. Four
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* 342
EUGENE MCCARTHY. (19162005).
American
politician.
McCarthy’s invitation to a reception
commemorating the “Sixtieth Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution” bearing a gold-embossed Soviet Seal. One page, 7” x 4
¾”. Attached at top left is a yellow
slip instructing McCarthy to present
card for admission. Fine condition.
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HISTORICAL AMERICANA
LOT OF SIX INAUGURATION DAY COVERS,
ACCOMPANIED BY A
CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPH
OF THE CLINTONS
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1) Inauguration day cover for President Reagan bearing his image. Washington. January 20, 1981. With “Washington, DC” postal cancellation and
fifteen cent stamp. Fine.
2) Inauguration day cover for President Clinton bearing his image. Washington. January 20, 1997. With “Washington, DC” postal cancellation and
thirty-two cent stamp. Fine.
3) Inauguration day cover for President Clinton bearing a green image
of the Liberty Bell. Washington. January 20, 1997. With “Hope, AR” postal
cancellation. Fine.
4) Inauguration day cover for President Clinton bearing a green image
of the Liberty Bell. Washington. January 20, 1997. With “Carthage, TN”
postal cancellation. Fine.
5) Inauguration day cover for Vice
President Gore bearing his image.
Washington. January 20, 1997. With
“Washington, DC” postal cancellation and thirty-two cent stamp. Fine.
6) Inauguration day cover for President Clinton bearing images of him
and his wife. Washington. January 20,
1997. With “Washington, DC” postal
cancellation and thirty-two cent
stamp. Fine.
7) Color Christmas photograph of
President and Mrs. Clinton in front
of a decorated tree. 8” x 10”. Fine.
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THE AMERICAN MUSEUM
CONTAINING A GULF
STREAM CHART
AND ESSAYS BY BENJAMIN
FRANKLIN
* 344
[Americana]. The American Museum
or Repository of Ancient and Modern Fugitive Pieces, Prose and Poetical Volume 3, Number 5. Pages 213316, 5 ½” x 8 ¾”. Philadelphia. March
1789.
Printed by Matthew Carey, The
American Museum was a highly important journal from Philadelphia’s
American Museum that offered its
readers insight into a wide-range of
topics during the American nation’s
infancy. This issue contains three
essays by Dr. Franklin: “Remarks
upon the navigation from Newfoundland to New York,” which is accompanied by a 7 ½” x 8” map entitled
“Chart of the Gulf Stream”; “Positions to be examined”; and “A Prussian edict.” This particular issue also
offers essays regarding “Information
respecting the American Indians,”
“On the new constitution,” “Revolutionary papers,” “On manufactures” and “Medical concerns”. Original blue wrapper. Approximately half
the pages are stained, some moderately, some significantly. Loss of several words of eight page wrapper.
Chart is stained and has extraneous
folds. String binding is intact.
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PHILADELPHIA 1769:
THE SLAVE-TRADE, RISING
DEBTS IN
NORTH AMERICA AND
INCREASING TENSIONS
BETWEEN BRITAIN AND
HER COLONIES
* 345
The Pennsylvania Gazette and Universal Advertiser Nr. 112, bearing an
attractive engraving of a coat-of-arms
on first page. Eight pages, 9” x 11 ½”.
Philadelphia. February 27 to March
6, 1769. Printed by William Goddard.
Featured on page five is the following account of the slave-trade:
“…And as to what they pay the British Merchant for slave, it is almost
impossible to fix with precision
upon any amount, from the very
nature of the trade on the coast of
Africa. That the annual cost of Negroes is equal to the whole annual
export from Great Britain to Africa,
we shall not be impeached for being
under the mark at least, when it is
considered that part of the produce
of that export is returned in gold
dust, dying woods and Elephant teeth
to Great Britain; part of it goes to
supply foreign plantations with Negroes; and part of it goes in slaves to
the continent colonies from Pennsylvania to Florida where a stock of
70,000 is to be kept up in proportion
to that of 250,000 in the sugar
colonies…while the poor Northern
colonies have a balance in favor of
G. Britain of 1,000,000 l. which all
their other trade cannot pay, they
being constantly in debt to Great
Britain”
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In addition, page one of the newspaper features sundry foreign current
events which continue on page two.
Page three contains a letter to the
London Chronicle concerning the
disputes between Britain and her
colonies and numerous public notices. Page four and five detail imp
orts and exports from American and
the West Indies. Page six is devoted
to colonial news, and page seven and
eight contain further public notices,
as well as classifieds and sales advertisements. A great piece of colonial
American history that captures the
tensions that would soon result in
open warfare between Britain and
her colonies! Some tears along spine
and minor discoloration, else good.
$200 - up
* 346
[JAMES HILLHOUSE] (17541832). American lawyer and politician. Propositions for Amending the
Constitution of the United
States...with His Explanatory Remarks.
1st edition. 31 Page, 5 ¼” x 9”. NewHaven. Oliver Steele & Co., 1808.
Proposed changes to the Constitution by this Connecticut Senator were
intended to limit the power of the
presidency. These include, the annual election of Representatives, a
term of three years for Senators, the
abolition of the Vice Presidency and
a term of one year for the President,
who would be chosen from among
the retiring Senators by random drawing. Sewn & uncut, as issued. Some
dampstaining, else Good. $300 - up
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK MAP OF THE WORLD
* 347
JAMES COOK, (1728-1779), one of the most famous and successful British explorers, made three scientific and navigational voyages
to the Pacific Ocean. Map. 19" x 15". An interesting New General
Charter of the World establishing the discoveries made by Capt.
James Cook in his first, second and third voyages with the tracks of
his ships under his command. Some foxing and folds otherwise
fine.
$400 – up
THE EMBARGO ACT AND THE
COMING WAR WITH BRITAIN
* 349
Printed Document, State of New Hampshire, July 4, 1808. Two
pages. with integral address leaf. Legal size broadside signed in
manuscript: “Richard Evans” Chairman of the Conventional Committee detailing the “enemy which is upon us” during the heated
years of the Embargo and the coming war with Great Britain:
“Sir, IMPRESSED with a sense of dangers to which our Country is
exposed, the Republicans of the Legislature when at Concord, assembled to deliberate on the momentous subject...They were conscious that their constituents looked to them for information in an
hour of peril... War then, or an Embargo became necessary... What
then remains to be done? Shall we sir, shall Republicans be supine
and inactive when the country is in danger? The enemy is upon us,
and shall we be lulled to repose? shall we, in short, make way for
men whose watch word, is ff Energetic Government;” whose policy
is English policy; and whose object is an alliance with Great- Britain,
and consequently, a war with the civilized world.—Or, shall we
nobly stand forth in defence of country, of equal government, of
peace and liberty!” Addressed on verso to Benjamin Mather, Jr. of
Dunbarton. Rare political broadside with excellent content concerning the tumultuous early years of the American nation. Fine.
$750 - up
ined in the following pages. These
include “Angiology … Adenology
… Neurology … Myology … [and]
Splanchology.”
In the text proper, this work offers
detailed, systematic examination and
explanation of human anatomy, ranging from the bone structure to various internal organs. Far from being
just a chronicle of the physical appearance of the human anatomy, our
work provides a fascinating account
of how various organs function at
the time. Take, for example, the following excerpt on the spleen:
EXTREMELY DETAILED
BOUND TREATISE ON
ANATOMY
FROM THE LATE 18TH AND
EARLY 19TH CENTURY.
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Sixty-eight pages, 6” x 7 5/8”. The discourse opens with the following
definition: “Anatomy, the are of dissecting, or artificially separating and
taking to pieces, the different parts
of the human body: and is likewise
made use of to express a knowledge
of the human body. The study of
the human body is commonly divided into two parts. The first, which
is called Anatomy relates to the matter & structure of its parts; the second, called Physiology, and Animal
economy, relates to the principles &
laws of its internal operations and
functions...”
“The spleen is a soft & spongy viscus, situated between the stomach &
false ribs. It is supplied with blood
from the splenic artery, which is a
branch of the celiac & a vein of the
same name carries it back into the
intercortal, & the eighth pair, called
the splenic. Its use not determined.”
Written as anatomists neared a finalized, systematized description of the
human anatomy, this highly detailed,
lengthy treatise captures a pivotal
moment in the evolution of the field.
A truly fascinating glimpse into the
evolution of anatomical study in the
years before the historic publication
of the Gray’s Anatomy!
Some wear and discoloration. Else
Very Good.
$750 - up
PAIR OF EARLY AMERICAN
LAND RECEIPTS
* 350
1) One page, 7 1/2” x 2 5/8”. April 25,
1749. Docketing on verso. The receipt reads:
“No. Carolina Recd. this 25th day of
Following this brief definition is index of the areas that are to be exam-
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April, 1749- of Joseph McFerson the
sum of six shills & 80 proct. being
for one years quit-rents due … for
three hundred 25 acres of land …
lying in Pasquotank county…”
Minor tape repair on verso, else very
fine.
2) One page, 7 ½” x 2”. March 12,
1740. The receipt reads:
“No. Carolina Recd. this 12th day of
March 1740 of Danl. Mcferson the
sum of twenty seven hills. & 6 proct.
being for fives years quit-rents due
… for two hundred 75 acres … in
Pasquotank county.” Very fine.
$150 - up
Brown & all her friends.
Not one of our particular Friends or
Acquaintances are sick Thy Friend
Saml Coates
A person belonging to a Ship lately
arrived her took his Qualification
yesterday before the Chief Justice
that one of the Officers on board
on the Passage throwd overboard a
Child of one of the slaves before it
was dead to prevent infection from
the Yellow Fever”
YELLOW FEVER IN
PHILADELPHIA
* 351
Two pages, 8 X 9 ¾. Philadelphia.
August 19, 1797.
“Esteemed Friends
Philadelphia August 19th 1797
Moses Brown
I have received thy letter of the 9th
Inst.and have made the additional
Insurance on the Hibernia, allowing her to touch At Alicant at 2 pr
cent to return ½ prct. if she does
not call there.I expect out are very
uneasy about the Yellow Fever prevailing herewhat reports you have
heard I know not, but his much I
will say thusevident marks of its existence & Contagion have appeared
in a few CasesI have taken much
pains to enquire into the true State
of the Health of this City I am
clearly of Opinion that it is more
than commonly healthy
at this Season of the Year. Nevertheless this fatal disorder is in Peen
Street from which a few single instances have been conveyed to other
Street. In all I do not believe more
than twelve have died of it this Year
in Philadelphia & if twelve are sick
of it, I expect it is the very extent of
thenumber. Yet we dare not presume to flatter ourselves at this hot
Season of the Year, although we
hope relief from two fine heavy
Showers of rain the last Evening &
from the Experience that our able
Physicians have attained of this disorder. The Rush method of bleeding & purging for this disease seems
to prevail above all others. Upon
the whole I cannot find more than
three Cases, whom their Physicians
think in very great danger .My own
family are well and all in town, some
people alarmed have Fled, among
whom few are frightened almost
of their wits, if it spread My intuition is to stay in town, but I will
send any of my family out that are
uneasy. My Amy’s respect to Friend
Yellow Fever ran rampart through
Philadelphia during the summer
months of the late 18th century, forcing many of that cities citizens, including prominent political figures
like Washington and Hamilton to flee
what was then the national capital.
Penned by Samuel Coates, the hospital manager of Pennsylvania Hospital, the nations first hospital, our
letter notes the controversial Yellow
Fever treatment of bloodletting, a
procedure advocated, as our letter
notes, by the nation’s leading physician, Benjamin Rush. Claiming the
lives of many Philadelphians, the
disease excited great fear among many
of the citizenry, a fact attested to by
the rather horricfic events related in
the postscript of Coates’ letter. A fascinating letter written from the
American capital concerning the
early medical treatment of one of
the most feared diseases of its day,
Yellow Fever.Philadelphia] “10AV”
Franklin Mark, ms “22” on 1797 Fl
concerning Yellow Fever…“The
Rush method for bleeding and purging for this disease seems to prevail… some people alarmed have
Fled, among whom few are frightened almost of their wits … A person belonging to a ship lately arrived
here took his Qualification yester
before the Chief Justice that one
other the officers on board on the
Passage throwd overboard a child of
one of the slaves before it was dead
t prevent infection from the Yellow
Fever…”F
Until our servants were freed, I was
considered entirely too delicate to
perform any kind of household
work. And had any one told me that
I could, or would in a few years,
perform the entire work that was
then assigned to two or three grown
servants, I would certainly have
thought them demented. But such
is really the case…Crops are splendid, where they were well cultivated;
a great many freedmen have very indifferent crops, but owing entirely
to neglect.
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* 352
Printed Circular with integral postally-used address leaf. Circular
notifies Moses Vilas that rooms are available for the upcoming
legislative session at the Montpelier, Vermont, home of Silas French
$250 - up
and Wm. H. H. Hampton, gentleman, myself and the president of the Ashbys Gap
Turnpike road, having mutually agreed on
all points in dispute as it respects my claim
against them for extra work done to the
Goose Creek bridge and road....
EIGHT PAGE DOCUMENT
REGARDING A CLAIM
BUILDING & FLAWS IN
ASHBY’S GAP
TURNPIKE ROAD
MENTIONS OF CAPTAIN
PICKETT
* 353
Manuscript document signed. (Virginia) 7 December 1819. 7½” x 13".
A claim and what appears to be a
deposition sounding manuscript regarding turnpike work on the Ashbys
Gap Turnpike road. Docketed Amos
Johnson, the script refers to flaws in
the building and other matters regarding the turnpike and Ghost Creek
Bridge:
“Colonel George Lowe, Captain Jas Pickett,
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I claimed an interest on all the money that
wasn’t earnt (sic) over what was paid me as
of the first of December 1817 as the company objected to the payment of my calls for
money on them. ¼ And as for the extra
work done to the bridge there is no part
done but what the president and
directors was apprized of as I informed them that when the plan of
the bridge was found to be out of
form ...the work informed that the
brace’s must be made large at bottom and would not come in the top
and as to the height of the braces it
was not known to the president directors who
had the plan of the bridge that they was to
stop short of the present height¼.
It would be a small addition ... Which
was agreed to be paid and I haven’t
no doubt that Captain Picket would
states that he had the braces stopped
at the top of the arch that those
would not support to the sidewalls
that holes the immense quantity of
dirt between the circles of the arches
and that the work has actually been
benefitted by the mistake and I am at
a loss to know how the company could
affect any person execute such a
drop of work as Ghost Creek bridge
agreeable to a plan and those plan
to be capped from the contractor...
Where in the president has agreed to make
the change from I admit that directions
were given to John Underwood not
to work that materials in the bridge
I further admit that I agreed to go
on to a valuation of the work done
and materials processed by
Johnson on his executing an agreement to pay back if he had overdrawn I admit also... But do not agree in
the manner of making...”
The entirety of the document continues with remarks on the flaws in
the bridge and the problems involved with it as well as a list of
wagons, wood, mason’s bills, mortar
maker horses pools and other prices
for the cost and the apparent overruns. Some browning in spots,
stitched together by thread, torn
slightly on last page, not affecting
text.(appears to have been torn at the
time.) A most interesting document
in Very Good condition. $250 - up
Shares of the Bank of the United States
which is to be sold and the — proceeds with
the said Eight hundred dollars to be disposed
to the best advantage for his
Account…Samuel Jackson.” The Bank
of the United States was chartered
in 1791 at the urging of Alexander
Hamilton and over the objections
of Thomas Jefferson. The extended
debate over its constitutionality contributed significantly to the evolution of pro- and antibank factions
into the first American political parties—the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans, respectively. Old
scotch tape applied to outer edge
where it had been placed in a scrapbook, slight soiling, otherwise Very
Good.
$200 - up
What follows is a 2 page list of cordage and the for the ship Masconomo,
including size and strands of shrouding, topmast, Langyards, etc…Last
page is another letter confirming
shipment of cordage “for Ship
Masconomo” being sent via Eastern RR
Depot for Newburyport, signed by
Lt. Plummer. There is a listing for a
Ship Masconomo which fought in
the Mexican American War, however,
not much more information on this
ship can be found. Obviously it was
well
fitted.
An
interesting
Newburyport item and worthy of
further research. Light toning, small
tears to the red wax seal area, Very
Good.
$125 - up
TOBACCO PER SHIP
COMMERCE TO
AMSTERDAM
1823 WOLF BOUNTY
* 354
Manuscript Document Signed. 1823.
1 pp. 8”x 4½” Signed affidavit for a
producing a wolf scalp: James
Vandemark and penned by the clerk,
n.p., for payment of a wolf bounty:
“You, James Vandenmark do solemnly swear
that the scalp now produced by you is the
scalp of a wolf that was taken and killed
within the county by you within twenty
days past & you verily believe the same to
have been over the age of six months &
that you have not spared the life of any she
wolf within your power to kill with a desire
to increase the breed.” A remarkable
relic of a time when exterminating
the wolf was a priority, as so many
residents lost their livestock and livelihood from the hungry and plentiful wolf.
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SAMUEL JACKSON & THE
BANK OF THE UNITED
STATES
* 355
Autograph Document Signed. Boston, August 3, 1796. 1 page. 10” x 6
½”: “Received of the Reverend John Murray
Eight hundred dollars in Money and Two
NEWBURYPORT SHIP
MASCONOMO
“WE ARE PAYING YOU THE
HIGHEST PRICE
…FOR RIGGING OF THE
SAME DESCRIPTION OF
HEMP AS YOU PROPOSE”
* 356
Autograph
Letter
Signed.
Newburyport, Mass. March 31, 1848.
Five pp. with integral address leaf.
From M.E. Hale to Henry Evans, Esq,
New Bedford
“ … On the whole we have concluded to give
you the preference in furnishing a gang of
Rigging for our ship, and this, not withstanding we have been offered it at a decidedly
less price by others, influenced a little
perhaps by the fact that you were a
townsmen and in consequence be
disposed on your part to give us an
article which will do you credit.
In fact we would have you understand that
we are paying you the highest price
which has been asked in Boston
for rigging of the same description
of Hemp as you propose … It is
important to us to have the rigging immediately, As the ship waits to receiving- Therefore the heavy shrouding you will forward to
the eastern Rail Road, Boston at once that
our riggers can commence ….If enclose you
have specifications of reading rating raid rig
gang N. E. Hale”
* 357
Autograph Letter Signed. Amsterdam
August 14, 1800. 2 pp. with integral
address leaf addressed to John Corlis
& Brown & Ives, Providence, R.I.
from Daniel Olny:
I wrote you the 9th inst. pr ship Cheesman,
Guthrie via New York advising of progress
made in unloading the cargo, also of having
remitted under that date to Thomas
Dickinson and Co. of London 10,009lb.
enclosing you a list of the bills.
Several arrivals from Philadelphia New York
of late laden with sugar, rice tobacco- Our
tobacco has been disposed of this day all
together 5 ¾ slivers. The Tobacco Brokers and these colleagues are
pleased to pronounce it in quality,
inferior Virginia & South Carolina
/ Consequently the price is considered as very good.
Am this day purchasing and packing the
sundry merchandise … But they require
much more time to pack and ship then I
possibly could have imagined and in fearful
the ship will be in waiting for them- an
getting up on board our Ballast as fast as
possible, and I hope to leave this In 7 or 8
days…Danl. Olny…Per Ship Commerce
Robert Lawton via Newport…” Fine.
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A NATIVE ENGLISHMAN
LAMENTS THE 1814
BURNING OF
WASHINGTON, D.C.
* 358
“… I am very sorry to learn by our
public prints that my native state, the
land of my nativity, has so far disgraced herself and our nation as to
suffer about 7000 troops to possess
themselves of the metropolis almost
without a struggle and retire with
the trophies with impunity. What will
the subjects of monarchy say to this
evidence of the patriotism of
Republicks? And what does every
friend of American prosperity say? a
fault there is, and are not those who
have been engaged in that lamentable
transaction bound to tell the nation
at whose door it should be laid. I
shall at all times be glad to hear fro
you in the mean time believe me to
be as usual your friend and obt. Svt
Jno. Landedge NB tell it not in gathr.
nor in the streets …”
On August 14, 1814, British troops
marched into America’s undefended
capital and set about razing many of
the city’s public buildings. With the
Senate, the House of Representatives,
and the Library of Congress in
flames, British forces next turned
north down Pennsylvania toward the
White House. As they advanced,
Dolly Madison remained behind to
gather valuable documents and other
important items from within. Fleeing just moments before the British
entered the building, Dolly Madison’s
unflinching bravery and patriotism
saved many irreplaceable pieces of
American history from theft or destruction. Though a humiliating and
demoralizing blow to the American
public, the nation’s troops remained
devoted to their adolescent nation,
driving back nearly every British advance for the remainder of the war.
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A CHOICE LETTER DETAILING THE DEATH OF ZACHARY TAYLOR
* 359
Sunday evening, July 21st [1850]. Autograph Letter Signed, “Kate.” Three Pages, 7 ¾ X 9 ¾. No place. July 21st, [1850]. With postmarked original
envelope. To “Dear cousin Jane
We arrived ‘to home’ very safely but any time with our long dusty ride—I ate quite a hearty supper for me—They think I look very
much better for my visit but tell Maggie she is dreadfully sunburnt which does not please her at all—I suppose you had rain in Chester county
on Thursday it poured here all day and in the evening the wind blew a perfect hurricane; a great deal of damage was done in the city and several
ships sunk in the Delaware river, but very little loss of life. I suppose there would have been more had the gale been as great in the daytime.
I was down yesterday to see the burnt district—I never saw such a sight in my life. It was not quite half of Philadelphia cousin, only our little
corner of it. One street was completely burnt through nothing left standing but the walls—a great many lives were lost, and as there are several
persons missing, it is thought some are buried beneath the ruins, still—some persons tried to remove a body the other day but the bricks were
so hot it was found to be impossible, does it not seem awful to think of such a death? There has been I believe 10,000 already collected for the
sufferers, and will I dare say be much more, I only hope the really deserving will get it, but they generally receive the least aid. Building has already
commenced on the site of the fire, and very, different buildings will be erected from those which were there. They were nearly all old fashioned
houses, in Front St and in some of them a family lived in each room.
There is to be a parade here next Tuesday as a token of respect to General Taylor’s memory. I expect it will be a grand affair thee knows whatever
the Whigs undertake always is. Tell cousin Howard he ought to come on and bring Mary Jane and Cassy to see it. There is some talk of old ‘Whitey’
the Generals war horse, being brought on to walk at the mock funeral of his late master, they said he looked quite lonely the day he was buried,
his death was very sudden, had he been not president, he might have lived for many years, but I think the life he led was to exciting for a man
accustomed to the open air as he was, it was a great pity he ever accepted the office, but ambition has been the cause of many a death, ere now
and still will be.
There was a lady and gentleman got in the stage, with us a few miles from Kennet square, and who does thee think they were? Why some cousins
of John J. Kaelin from the west. The way we came to find it out, we heard the gentleman say they had come all the way from Indiana and had
been staying in Lancaster county, and may ———— cousin Mary Ann saying they had had company from Indiana. She told ———her husband
was cousin Johns cousin, and we told her his wife was our. She seemed very much pleased I liked her very much indeed. Thee ought to have
heard the character she gave cousin Mary Ann it would make thee quite proud—cousin —— would be ——,——— I expect could she hear it,
and I will tell her the first time she comes to see me, and other must tell her this and maybe curiosity will induce her to come on to Phila pretty
soon.
Cousin Harriet went up to the Doctors——, last Friday she expects to stay about a week—Mag and ma send their love to all and give my to Howard.
Casey and Mary Jane—so now Good Bye and believe my your affectionate cousin
Kate.
You must answer this letter very soon, and set me a good example. Give my love to cousin Mary Ann when you see her, W was so sorry I forgot
those flowers she promised me.
Our letter notes two tragic events of 1850, one of local and the other of national import. The former was the Philadelphia fire of 1850, which
occurred on July 9 and destroyed a total of 367 homes and businesses. The latter, to which the author of our letter devotes significant attention
was the unexpected death of then President Zachary Taylor the very same day. While the cause of his death remain a subject of great debate and
speculation, there remains strong evidence that Taylor succumbed to heat stroke while presiding over the laying of the cornerstone of the
Washington Monument on July fourth. Succumbing to his ailment five days later, Taylor become the second President of the United States to die
while in office. Also noted in our letter is “Whitey,” Taylor’s old army horse that became almost as famous during Mexican War as Taylor himself!
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THE BATTLE BETWEEN STATE AND FEDERAL RIGHTS:
SOUTHERN OPPOSITION TO PRESIDENT JACKSON
* 360
[Political] Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, 8” x 10”.”Richmond.” July 16, 1835. Addressed on integral
leaf to “James Craik Esquire Kanawha C.H. Va.” With RICHMOND postal cancellation. The letter reads, in
part:
“…the present alarming crisis in the political history of our country. Everything tends to general corruption and a most fearful consolidation of power in the Federal Executive, and unless there is some
speedy reaction I fear that nothing can arrest our headlong march to ruin. But of what use are argument
and reason? A whisper is not more audible in a hurricane than the voice of patriotism amidst this
whirlwind of popular infatuation. The name of Jackson is a cloak for every iniquity. The people are in
a state of phrenzy [sic] and until the crisis of power shall be passed there is no hope of convalescence…”
Devoted to a strong Union, President Jackson found himself in opposition with Southern legislators
throughout his term. Penned at the dawn of the States Rights movement and in the wake of the heated
Nullification Crisis, our letter marks an important, early step in the nation’s march towards Civil War.
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* 361
[Americana]. Black and White Photograph of workers and guests in
front of the Country House, Niagara
Extension. 9 ½” 7 ½”. Lockport,
New York. No date. Mounted to a
14” x 11” sheet. Pinhole at top, not
affecting image, and some minor
discoloration. Else Fine. $100 - up
comments upon the ongoing conflict between Native Americans and
settlers in the western United States.
Noting Fort Craig, a strategic military
outpost in New Mexico during and
after the Civil War, Truman likely
refers specifically to the ongoing
Apache Wars of this period.
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THE U.S. ARMY IN LOUISVILLE AND TROUBLES IN
INDIAN COUNTRY IN THE
WAKE OF THE CIVIL WAR
* 362
Four full pages, 7 5/8” x 9 3/4”.“Louisville, Ky.” January 25, 1867
“Friend Wheeler…I am beginning
to think Uncle Sam will have to take
hold of matters in the Indian Country in earnest and that soon for I see
that soldiers, settlers & emigrants are
being butchered in every direction.
I think that some of our government
officials manage matters badly & give
the Red Skins some cause to retaliate. I expect before they are punished you will have some —— work
to do hope you will pass through
the ordeal all right & that we shall
have the pleasure of seeing you once
more in Louisville…Military matters
here are very quiet recruiting is going on. Taylor Barracks is in fine
order & being the headquarters for
all troops stationed here. General Jeff
C. Davis is for Commander…General
Thomas has removed here with his
staff & occupy the Ward house corner 2 & Walnut everything in fine
style probably as comfortable as Fort
Craig—Every Reb in the state is still
a Reb & oppose everything in the
shape of Unionism or Acts of Congress but they will have to succumb.
The Rebs have got it their own way
& are going to keep it so until the
South accept the amendment although it is a bitter pill…”
During the Civil War, Louisville remained a stronghold of the Union
Army, serving as a center of planning, supplies, recruiting, and transportation in numerous campaigns,
especially those in the Western Theater. At the close of the war, Kentucky granted amnesty to all former
Confederate soldiers and sympathizers, leading ex-Confederates to assume positions of prominence in
the legal, business, and political professions. This dramatic shift from a
Union stronghold to a largely exConfederate controlled city inspired
a widespread joke that Kentucky had
joined the Confederacy after the war
was over. In addition to noting the
tension between Union and ex-Confederate supporters in the expanding city of Louisville, our letter also
LIFE ON THE PRAIRIE
* 363
Eight pages, 5” x 8”. “Abilene, Dick.
Co. Kansas.” June 20, 1879. Accompanied by original envelope with
ABILENE postal cancellation.
“Dear friend Nathan, Having a few
leisure moments time this morning
to answer your kind and welcome
letter that I received some time ago.
And I read it with the greatest of
pleasure. You asked me so many
questions to answer and I will try
and answer them. We found some
flowers on the prairies, and the prettiest that I ever saw in my life time.
And we got our flowers all safe out
too. You said you have such pretty
ones if you would be so kind and
gather some seed for us if they will
give some. If we can we will gather
some for you also. We had a love
feast out here, but not in our county,
but in Brown county. I like it well
enough but not to well and the reason is because my dearest friends
are not out here. And I would be
very glad if I could see them.
Ephriam is no more in the store he
is at home just now but I think he is
going in the store before very long.
He said he is coming east before long.
He could go in a hardware store but
he doesn’t do it, and in a ….dry goods.
Benj and Emily are well at present.
Yannie and Lizzie are washing the
dishes. Frank/He has seen some
pretty girls but they don’t suit him
and so it is the same with me and
Ephriam he has homesick for his
sweet heart that is the reason why he
don’t like it out here. But he was so
often invited to come and see them
but he don’t go. And Abram was to
invited to some …..he did not go.
We have some pretty ones to and
just such ugly ones some are so full
of summer freckles. Mama planted
her flowers out already we have
made a flower bed. None of us saw
any antelopes but Lizzie saw two
wolfs where she was at Sheetz they
were so cross that they circled up
their tails. I think Abram is getting
along very well. He is at home just
now did you see him since he is at
home. He had homesick for his
mother & his brothers and sisters.
And also for his sweet heart. I was
not far around in the state of Kansas
south was the farthest the …was
south I was about 24 miles east three
miles north three miles west 7 miles
but not quite west more south west.
Ephriam saw an antelope after all at
Waters track. We had very dry weather
before the twelfth of June. We had
a heavy thunder gust. And I never
saw it rain so fast in my life time.
And since that time we had every
day rain except on Sunday and Monday. Today it is raining the whole
day. If you only would be out here
and see our corn that we planted the
eleventh and twelfth of May you
would say it can’t be. It is about 4
feet high. Every thing looks nice
and green. We have over 400 peach
trees some apples, pears walnuts and
other kinds of trees. We are going to
make eighty acres of wheat out. We
have forty acres of corn. Did you
get Ephriam’s letter that he wrote,
and if you did you shall answer his
letter. Than he is going to send you
some flower seed. About next week
we can eat new beans. We have new
potatoes and we ate new sugar peas
the first of June. We got over 500
sweet potato plants from Michael
Bears and read beats from …for a
present they are so kind to these
Pennsylvania people. And if they
would have the money plenty they
would give us some. I am tending
the Sunday school and I like it very
well. We have every thing out here
that we were used in there. Many
hours we have spent together. And
sweetly did they pass away; and so
we are parted perhaps forever, oh
think …me when this you see. Excuse my bad writing, mistakes, scribbling and long delay. Write soon.
Your friend Jonus S. Brubaker. To
Nathan E. Riest.”
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“TREASURY DEPART.
WASHINGTON, D.C.”
APRIL 13, 1876
* 364
Four pages 8” x 10”, Cousin Wm.
The first leisure day, this, since I rec’d
your letter a month ago. I wanted to
sit right down then & take you &
Rols. To task for returning the exps.
charges on the books. The 4 Confederate House of Representatives
have not yet reduced my salary, &
until that event takes place, I shall be
able to send you books at my own
expense. No news, by the way from
Hayden’ s Report yet. Just keep cool:
as usual in such cases, I may have to
run my legs off without succeeding,
& then some day, without expecting
it, to have a copy dropped into my
hands. That is the way things work in
Washington. I have an object in writing this letter, and that is to ask you
what the republicans generally up
that way think of this attempt of the
rebel-copperhead majority in congress to reduce our salaries & turn
us all out of doors? Here, we regard
it as all buncombe for the next presidential campaign. In fact no man, of
any party, pretends to say that it is an
honest, conscientious effort to reduce expenses & to reform things
generally; but merely to compel the
republicans to take the opposite side,
and then to go before the country
and say we democrats wanted to retrench & the republicans wouldn’t
let us. There is not a department that
has any more clerks than is absolutely
necessary to transact the public business of the country; and there is not
a man here who gets any more pay
than he can live on & live economically at that. And yet, the copperheads
propose to cripple the public busi
ness by cutting off 20 percent, or
one fifth of the working force, and
to cripple the resources of those who
are suffered to remain, by cutting
down their salaries below the point
of decent living. The truth is, and
they don’t deny it, they fear our votes
and our contributions during the political campaigns, and if they can only
manage to cut off these, they think
they have removed one obstacle to
their success. I hear that Dr. Egbert
the _____ _____ who represents
our district, says that $600. a year—
that is, $50 a month-is enough for
any of these clerks to live on. That is
the kind of statesmanship that represents the 27th district.
The 27th district reminds me of
Waterford. This is
pure and
unadulterated. (Do you remember
“Professor” Good?-him of 30 years
ago?) Has Austin found a poet yet
for that semi-centennial business?
Where be all the songsters which
were once the glory and the pride
of the LeBoef ? Were is Ada Elizabeth and Sappho of Waterford, who
would have jumped from a rock, long
ago, into the stormy billows of Lake
Leboeuf, if there had been any rock
to jump from? Where is Loren Hills,
who wrote the “Fatal Leap” and was
going to leap himself, but didn’t. Have
you not also Cypress & Darien
Kendall, born poets, among you?
Hasn’t James Clinton Harris sung the
praises of French Creek? Was not
Charles Thorne King a poet as well
as a go-at? Has William Charles White
ceased to warble? Kid not these birds
of song make the hills and valleys of
Waterford vocal with their sweet
twitterings during the balmy days of
the inquirer? In faith, there be
_______ enough, if ______ is what
you want.
Are you going to the Centennial? If
so, when? I feel like campaigning
about 3 months this year to help defeat the dangerous combination of
copperheads and rebels that threaten
to seize upon the government. You
can depend upon what I tell you, the
rebels are at their old game of getting hold of the government; but
this time they are still-hunting &
hood-winking the democrats. I
should like to hear from you & know
what the republicans about Waterford
think about things in Washington.
Remember me to yours & Rals families. All well, except myself-am bothered occasionally with chills. Yours
H.M.J.
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FAMOUS QUAKER HENRY
TUKE TO A FRIEND
ON HIS TREATISE OF
GEORGE FOX,
FOUNDER OF THE QUAKERS, ASKING FOR HIS WILL
* 365
HENRY TUKE(1755-1814) co-operated with his father in the reforms
at the Retreat asylum in York, England. He was the author of several
moral and theological treatises which
have been translated into German and
French, including the Memoirs of
the Life of George Fox.
Autograph Letter Signed. “Hr Tuke”.
York, 16th of 7 mo. 1812. One page.
8” x 10”.
As Tuke works on his Journal of
George Fox, Founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers),
he requests of a friend papers regarding, and by, Fox, including his
Last Will:
“Dear Friend, R. Foster I am now nearly
finishing my account of the life of
George Fox which is Principally
an abridgment of his journal- But as
I wish to add what new Matter I can that is
interesting & knowing that thou hast several Papers relating to him or by him, I shall
be obliged by the loan of any which thou
mayst think suitable and particularly by his
Will which I think I sawest thy House. Our
traveler is now on a journey and I expect will
be at Sedbergh about 3 days…” Wrinkled
a bit and nibbling to edges. Very
Good.
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REPORT FROM
THE QUAKERS
EXCELLENT SLAVERY
CONTENT
“ THE SUBJECT OF SLAVERY HAS CLAIMED
A LARGE SHARE OF OUR ATTENTION….
THE REPEAL OF ALL LAWS CREATING
DISTINCTIONS
AMONG OUR CITIZENS ON ACCOUNT OF
COLOR”
* 366
[QUAKERS, SLAVERY] Autograph
Letter Signed. Ohio. 1845. 2 pp. with
integral address leaf addressed to
Philip E. Thomas, Baltimore, MD. .
8”x10”. Report from the Ohio Yearly
Meeting of Friends [Quakers] “To
the next yearly meeting of Friends
to be held in Baltimore” signed by
Amos Wilson with excellent anti-slavery content:
“... the subject of slavery has claimed a large
share of our attention and although we
have not been enabled to put forth much effort
in behalf of the oppressed bondman, there is
a warm sympathy felt in this meeting for
that class of our population. we have however with much unity adopted a form of
petition to our state legislature asking that
body the repeal of all laws creating distinctions among our citizens on account of color
...” Members of the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, have had
regular ‘Yearly Meetings’ since 1668.
A Yearly Meeting, as with all Quaker
meetings, is considered a time of
worship and contemplation, even
when dealing with matters of business. The very serious matter of slavery was discussed at this one. Separated at center fold, mostly Fine.
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dressed to Harvey Chase, Fall River,
Mass. where Robeson complains of
a “ruinous scheme” to dump madder dye into the river upstream from
his property and observes that he
has an “undoubted” right to receive
the river’s waters as pure as when he
established his own works:
“…I had always hoped that I should be able
to keep clear of law, as I am not very friendly
to such perplexing business. I shall…sell out,
but if I cannot do this, I must protect my
property against injury. Which I think can
be effectuated by an appeal to law…I suppose
that they will spoil the water for the factories
already established…Andw Robeson.” In
1824, Robeson commenced the business of calico printing on the site of
the original Quequechan Mills. Two
years later, the date of this letter, he
purchased with his two sons the later,
long-standing Quequechan Mills.
Very insightful letter into some of
the troubles with early industrial
pollution from a man later very helpful in the cause of slavery. Fine.
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NEW BEDFORD ABOLITIONIST AND EARLY
PRINTER
ANDREW ROBESON
COMPLAINS OF THE
“RUINOUS SCHEME” TO
POLLUTE THE WATERS
* 367
ANDREW ROBESON (1787-1862)
was an abolitionist and conductor
on the Underground Railroad in Fall
River. Robeson had successful interests in whaling, banking, and printing. Considered one of the most
enigmatic of New Bedford abolitionists.
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THE BOAR WAR
“... ANYBODY WILL BE GLAD TO MAKE
[EARLY INDUSTRIAL
POLLUTION/
ABOLITIONISTS]
* 368
Autograph Letter Signed. New
Bedford, Mass., February 1826. 1½
pp. 8” x 10”. From Andrew Robeson
(1787-1862) Integral address leaf ad
75
HIS FORTUNE OR INCOME UNDER A MILD
BRITISH DESPOTISM.”
* 369
[BOAR WAR]. Autograph Letter
Signed, Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape
Town, South Africa, 3/7/1900. 6 plus
pages 4to. SEWARD BRICE To the
Lord Chief Justice.
Wonderful content on Brice’s support for imperialism; the Boar War;
an in-depth look at the financiers of
the area and much more. Reads like a
report which this was undoubtedly
written to represent. Signed in full at
the conclusion and initialed several
times throughout. Brice envisioned
“... a probability, of a United South
Africa who will throw off its connection with the U.K.” In a side note:
“To avoid misconception, I am an out &
out Imperialist & in favor at all times
of a strong line of policy, carried out reso
fight before these lines comes to
Company for $1,138,000, a 650%
profit in 13 months time.
In toned, but generally Very Good
condition.
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lutely to it’s end…that every one Africander
& loyalist, millionaire & farmer &
workman…realize that they are citizens
of the one Empire…” Concludes: “
... anybody will be glad to make his fortune
or income under a mild British despotism.”
Sun toning, generally Fine condition.
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DAVID MAGIE:
“EDWARD WAS TAKEN TO
THE INSANE ASYLUM – HE
IS CRAZY”
* 370
DAVID MAGIE (1795-1865) Educator, Presbyterian clergyman, and
author. As director of the American
Tract Society, he published his own
“The Spring-Time of Life or, Advice to Youth” (1855) and his Civil
War tract,”The Citizen Soldier.”
Autograph Letter Signed. Elizabeth
town (N.J.), November 22 1853. One
page. 8”x10”. The pious author writes
to his brother requesting assistance
regarding a young boy committed to
the Insane Asylum:
“…You will recollect with interest the family
of one of my elders Mr. Crane the cashier of
our bank some years ago. Last week his son
Edward was taken to the Lunatic Asylum
in your city for on number years he has been
losing his mind, until at Length it was done
… can you take the trouble to see him and
write on how he appears / you will find him
mild and quiet … No particular symptoms
of mental alienation - but he is crazy- What
brought it on I can hardly say-probably some
love disappointment may have been an exciting cause…his mother you know is a
widow, and is in reduced circumstances…
David Magie” In Fine condition.
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THE NEW ENGLAND
MISSISSIPPI LAND
COMPANY
ALS BY JOHN PECK
* 371
Autograph Letter Signed. Boston,
Feb 12, 1800. 1 pp. Sent by ship
Bishop Mark & Boston Straight Line
postal. Integral leaf addressed to William Judd, Hartford, Ct. Rare letter
from John Peck, of the landmark
Supreme Court Case Fletcher v. Peck:
“The New England Mississippi
Land Company met today and I have
been able to get an adjournment till
this day fortnight for the purpose of
getting the Proxies that you mentioned to me. I doubt not but …attend to that part of the business in
season – Judge Miller Proxy in particular I wish. Nothing was done at
the meeting…J.W. Peck”
The MISSISSIPPI LAND COMPANY was formed shortly after the
announcement of the formal cessation of the West to Great Britain in
1763 for the purpose of exploiting
the western territory. George Washington, the Virginia Lees, and a number of prominent merchants at the
time.
In 1810, Fletcher v. Peck, was the first
opinion issued by the Supreme
Court of the U.S. in which a state law
was invalidated as contrary to the U.S.
Constitution. Through various
fraudulent activities, including bribery of state officials, the Georgia legislature was persuaded in 1795 to
authorize the issuance of grants of
certain state-owned land in what were
then known as the “Yazoo lands,”
which encompassed much of the
states of Alabama and Mississippi.
In 1796 a newly elected legislature
passed an act annulling these grants
on the ground of fraud. On the same
day that the law was repealed, 11 million acres of the Yazoo land was sold
to the New England Mississippi Land
NEWS OF NAPOLEON’S
ESCAPE FROM ELBA
DURING
THE HUNDRED DAYS WATERLOO CAMPAIGN
* 372
[NAPOLEON] Autograph Letter
Signed “D. English.” Union Bank of
G. Town, April 29, 1815. 1½ p. 4to. To
Elu Beatty, Hagerstown Maryland
with integral address leaf and War
Rate postal.
English communicates regarding a
check and Captain Quadtrills endorsement. He post scripts this message: “A vessel from Rochelle in 25
days arrived a N. York & brought
accounts that Napoleon landed at
France from Elba Feb 28 with 6 to
900 men / was soon joined by 2500
& marched for Paris to the soldiers..?… receiving him with long
line of Emperors he reached Paris
March 26 – Louis left it the day before…” Fine.
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COPY OF A FIRST HAND
ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE
OF BUNKER HILL
* 373
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] Copy
of a Revolutionary War battle letter.
Two pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. “Chelsea.”
June 18, 1775. To “Mr. Isaac Dennison,
at Gloucester.” The letter reads, in
part:
“Hon. Father I take this opportunity
to inform you that I am well at
present. Blessed by God for it. I suppose that you will have heard of the
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hand. … Our army the night before
hove up a Breast Work on
Charlestown Point. In the morning
the fort fired from Boston, and the
Ships fired into our Brest Work. At
one o’clock in the afternoon the
British troops landed on the point
about 300 and marched up to our
Brest Work, and our men gave them
the first fire from the Breach Work
dFence. The fire held ¾ of an hour.
But how many were killed I know
not. How many of our men were
killed I know not. But the fight is not
done. … Charlestown is burnt and
all the houses on the Point up to
Peney Ferry. Such a day New England never saw. I saw a member
of the Troops lay dead. … But by
the blessing of God I hope to return. Remember me to all my friends.
Pray send me by John Pearce your
Sword. … There was but 200 of our
men when the fight began. I heard
that Capt. Warner & Capt. Row &
Capt. Collins lost some men. … I
have nothing more at present, but
you will hear more very soon. Sir, I
am your dutiful Son, Joseph Edes.”
Fine condition.
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GOLD RUSH FEVER AND
THE CALL OF CALIFORNIA
* 374
Content rich Autograph Letter. Three
pages, 7 3/4” x 9 7/8”. Boston. October
3, 1849. The letter reads, in part:
“…Well E.K. what do you think of
the gold regions eh I have had the
fever for a month … Now is the
time to strike … Every account
comes favorable and the last news is
that the Americans have given the
foreigners their time to be gone and
all the Yankees that can go will have a
good chance…all the news from
there it is enough to make a fellow
jump out of his boots…” $200 - up
LOT OF NAVY SHIP CORRESPONDENCE FROM U.S.S. CYANE
CAPTURED BY THE CONSTITUTION
* 375
[U.S. NAVY] Lot of six letters of U.S. Navy ship correspondence to Ward Prindle, crewman in USS
CYANE, 1823. Various content, incl. (3) letters from his father, Elijah Prindle :
”I have traced the ship Cyane from port to port with greatest anxiety... after hearing of so many
deaths on board that ship. It is an employment that I was very sorry to have you go into. It would have been much
more agreeable to me if you had followed your trade and I wish now that you would leave it if you can ... do come home
my son ...” Two addl. letters, dated Navy Yard N.Y. are from a friend who was forwarding mail from
the younger Prindle’s father, one with address leaf: “U.S. Ship Cyane, Quarantine, N.Y.” The last
letter requesting a glass of grog.
Cyane was sailing frigate, built in England, captured February 1815 by U.S.S. Constitution. She was
adjudicated by a prize court and purchased by the Navy and renamed USS Cyane. Cyane cruised
off the west coast of Africa from 1819-1820 and in the West Indies from 1820-1821 protecting the
Liberian colony and suppressing piracy and the slave trade. In this regard she was a predecessor
to the Africa Squadron. She cruised in the Mediterranean 1824-1825. Sank in 1835. The letters are in
varying states of condition, mostly Very Good.
$250 - up
- Autograph Letter Signed. Fort Constitution, July 27, 1807. 1 pp. 8” x 9
with integral address leaf addressed
to George Frost, Durham stating
Captain Walback had paid George
Hull for the capture and reward of
the Deserters “when they were safely
delivered to that post…”
A DESERTER AT FORT
CONSTITUTION
* 376
Lot of 4 items reading the important
fortress in NH Fort Constitution,
-Autograph Letter Signed. Fort Constitution, July 24, 1807. 1 pp. 7¾” x 9
¾”. In part, with all spelling errors: “
…You are hereby ordered to proceed towards
Piscatqua Bridge in pursuit of Matthew
Lous and Joseph Dean both Deserters from
the Garrison and use every exertion in your
power to overtake …the same. Dean wore a
Dark Blue Coatee, Buff vest, vest, white
trousers, and an old Round Hat Sous a
Light Blue nankeen Coattee White trousers
or overalls, Round Hatt with large Brim
downward – 20 Dollars for cash and all
expenses paid is offered and on delivery at
this or any other milit ary post in the United
States. I hold myself Bound to pay the
same…” continues on back and is
signed by Edward Siso.
-Autograph Note Signed from Captain Walback stating that a private in
his company, a captain John
Kennison had taken part in the capture of the deserters and should take
part in the reward. Signed by the
Captain. No date, No place. Addressed
to George Frost.
-Manuscript Document, March 1810,
1 page. 4to, being an agreement from
Captain Walback, Assistant Military
agent at Post Constitution promising
to pay George Fifest (?)of Durham
“for supplying the United States Troops in
Garrison at said Post with Cords of
Wood…W hite Black Oak, Maple
Wood….delivered before Nov. next at high
Water Mark…”.
Fort Constitution played an important part in the revolution, back when
it was named Fort William and Mary.
Four months before the bloodshed
at Lexington and Concord, NH patriots faced gunfire to storm and seize
the only active British provincial fort
in the colony. This little-known and
often misconstrued assault on a military installation marks the opening
of one small colony’s armed rebellion and warrants a place of honor
in our collective memory of the
Revolution.
Around the time Captain Walback was
at the fort, it was freshly garrisoned
with a company of United States artillery, repaired and renamed Fort
Constitution. Renovations, which included a wall twice as high as that of
the colonial fort and new brick buildings, were completed, preparing it
to fight the upcoming battle in 1812.
All mostly Fine.
$250 - up
FOURTH OF JULY 1860 AT BOSTON COMMON
“ORGAN GRINDERS WERE STATIONED
EVERY FEW RODS. IN ONE DIRECTION
WAS A MENAGERIE
- IN ANOTHER A
LARGE TELESCOPE POINTED TOWARDS A
COMET, WHICH HAS VERY RECENTLY
MADE IT APPEARANCE; - IN ANOTHER
QUARTER,
MAJOR LINCOLN WAS
REVIEWING THE MILITARY”
* 377
Lot of two Autograph Letters Signed.
“Willie,” student at Cambridge writes
to his parents, one letter to Mother,
one to Father. Vividly descriptive
and filled with interesting content.
6 pp. 8" x 10". Cambridge July 4th
1860: “...This morning I went to Boston “to
see the sights” nor was I disappointed in my
expections of a Boston Fourth of July. Bn.
Common was completely crowded
with people old and young, pretty
and homely. (the latter predominating) male and female. At the intersection of each walk with the others, might be
seen temporary stands, filled or rather covered
with fruit cakes candy, nuts &c. Organ
grinders were stationed every few
rods. In one direction was a menagerie - in another a large telescope pointed towards a comet,
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which has very recently made it appearance; - in another quarter, Major Lincoln was reviewing the military, and in fact every way you turned your
eyes, you would see something interesting. At
11 O’clock I went to Music hall, for the
purpose of hearing Edward
Everett’s oration. Never in my life have
seen so many males and females listening to
a speaker with so much interest,...to the end
he proved forth from those elegant lips, words
that claimed the undivided attention of every person...
[later I went to] ...the display of fireworks. I
had hardly believed so many persons could be
collected together to witness an affair of this
kind. I have not seen an estimate of the
number present, but think there were more
than 75,000 thousand persons... I presented your poems to Mr.
Longfellow, he was ver y much
pleased, and invited me to call again
whenever I had time...” Willie then
writes to his father. 8 pages Cambridge, July 28: “...My course is college
would be such as to give you no reason to
complain...vague doubts seem to arise and
misgivings that I have associated myself
with “gay and careless companions!” ...I was
not one to seek “Gay and careless companions,” in preference to those of greater worth,
of moral excellence, of diligence...” Light
wear, mostly Fine. A total of 14 pages
which is sure not to disappoint.
$200 - up
ferent fate than Doctor Shuckburgh
and his companions could have ever
imagined. Embraced by the American Army during the Revolutionary
War, the song was turned back upon
the very same British forces that had
sung it in mockery only two decades
prior. Sung throughout the war, the
tune of “Yankee Doodle” subsequently inspired many variations and
serves as the state anthem of Connecticut to this very day. $200 - up
GEORGE WALLACE JONES
* 378
GEORGE WALLACE JONES
(1804-1896), Among the first two U.S
Senators to represent Iowa after it
was admitted to the Union 1846. Represented Michigan & Wisconsin Territory.
LOTTERY BROADSIDE
* 379
Interesting broadside from “Kentucky and Missouri State Lotteries.”
Four pages, 8 ¼” x 10 ½”. No place.
“March 1862.” This four page broadside details method of entry, drawing procedure, and prizes for the
March 1862 drawing in the “Kentucky and Missouri State Lotteries,”
the only two U.S. states to maintain
such drawings in 1862. Some discoloration, else very good. $100 - up
Autograph Letter Signed. Dubuque
Iowa The February 20th 1895 1 page,
The aged Jones reflects on a portion
of his biographical details to J.R.
Gilman, Esq. of N.Y. City and notes a
remarkable incident with John C.
Colhoun’s daughter, Anna Colhoun.
Senator Colhoun was an ardent supporter of slavery with his ideas a
decade after his death leading the
Civil War:
“I took my seat as delegate 1st Monday of
December, 1835 / not b)… we gave the
splendid party to which I escorted
the beautiful talented and accomplished Miss Anna Calhoun & returned her to her father’s home …
At about 2:00 AM when she made
me the promise about her father,
my sincere friend ever since our first
meeting December 05, 1835… I hope
to be able to pay for the Cyclopedia but now
I have about $30.00 and no real estate or
other income and accept a $20.00 monthly
pension I represented Michigan and Wisconsin as delegate both at the same time…Geo.
W. Jones”
Jones was appointed as “Minister
Resident” of the United States to
New Granada in 1859. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1861, Jones was
arrested by order of Secretary of State
William Seward on the charge of
disloyalty, based upon correspondence with his friend Jefferson Davis.
Jones was held for 34 days, until he
was released by order of President
Abraham Lincoln. In Fine condition.
$125 - up
ADVERTISING CIRCULAR
FOR THE THIRD GRAND
GOLDEN DRAWING
OF THE NEFARIOUS
LOUISIANA
STATE LOTTERY
* 380
Attractive four page Printed Advertising Circular detailing the operation and nature of “The Third Grand
Golden Drawing Louisiana State Lottery, on Saturday, July 29, 1876” With
“One prize to every Six Tickets! …
Over half a million in gold…. Only
20,00 Tickets, at fifty dollars each …
All the Tickets are Sold for Greenbacks! All the prizes are paid in gold”
First page features an amusing vignette
of a sun-drenched, airborne cherub
dropping lottery tickets. Accompanied by original stamped, addressed
envelope.
$100 - up
THE UNUSUAL ORIGINS OF
YANKEE DOODLE,
EXCERPTED FROM
HISTORY OF NORTH
CAROLINA
* 381
“… In the early part of June, the
troops of the eastern provinces began to pour in … and such a motley
assemblage of men never before
thronged together on such an occasion, unless an example may be
found in the ragged requirement of
Sir John Falstaff. It would have relaxed the gravity of anchorite to have
seen the descendants of the puritans
marching through the streets of that
ancient city (Albany) … some with
long coats and others with no coat at
all, with colors as various as the rainbow … their march their accoutrements, and the whole arrangements
of the troops, furnished matter of
amusement to the rest of the British
Army … Among the club of wits
that belonged to the British Army,
there was a Doctor Shuckburg [sic]
… To please the new comers, he
composed a tune, and with much
gravity recommended it to the officers as one of the most celebrated
airs of martial music. The joke took
… and in a few days nothing was
heard in the provincial camp, but the
air of Yankee Doodle. Little did the
author, in his composition, then suppose, that an air made for the purpose of levity and ridicule, should
ever be marked for such high destinies. In 20 years from that time, the
national march inspired the heroes
of Bunker’s Hill, and in less than
thirty, Lord Cornwallis and his army
march into the American lives to the
tune of Yankee Doodle …”
Originally sung as by British officers to mock the disheveled “Yankees” that fought by their side during the French-Indian War, “Yankee
Doodle” was destined for a far dif
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TEXAS LAND AGENTS WEBB
& HILL:
“MADAM, IT IS NECESSARY
FOR LAND AGENTS
TO SHOW UP THEIR
RECORDS IN THESE DAYS
OF TRICKERY”
* 382
Autograph Letter Signed. Albany,
Texas May 31, 1890. 3 pp. on vibrantly
illustrated letterhead which includes
a map of Albany and the Shackelford
Country Court House from Webb &
Hill Company, Agents for Law, Land,
Live, Stock, Loan, Collecting and Insurance agents. Agent writes to Mrs.
Sarah E. Taylor, Lafayette Indiana ,
with desire to purchase her land with
a persuasive sales pitch.:
“…It is very easy for a land agent to submit
offers on land, simply to make owners think
that they’re doing some business and we tell
you must honestly that many so-called offers,
simply originate in the imagination of the
agents and are not made in good faith…
… Our offer was of Bona fide one and you
can easily find out if we are responsible by
writing to several of our bank
references…Madam, it is necessary for
land agents to show up their records
in these days of trickery, to inspire
confidence and those with whom they had
dealings and we are ready to show up a clear
one. I do say that lands fully as good as
Jones have been selling here from 25 cents to
35 cents an acre…”
The Webb and Hill Land and Cattle
Company was instrumental in getting the Texas Central Railroad right
of way extended from Albany to
Stamford. Webb and Hill were hired
to secure the necessary rights-of-way
through Shackelford and Jones
Counties. A nicely penned item with
great presentation. Fine. $150 - up
THREE 1860’s
ILLUSTRATED
LETTERSHEETS –SINGER
SEWING MACHINE RELATED
* 384
Lot of 3 different illustrated letterhead, all from the 1860’s and all relating to Singer Sewing Machine Company. 1) ALS by Biddeford, Maine,
Mayor Charles A. Shaw, 1869 to the
president of Singer Sewing machine
regarding a license. 2) ALS from Isaac
A. Isaacs, Financier, Cleveland Ohio,
1862, picturing Union Hall with regards to Singer business and 3) Andrew J. Joyce & Co. , Washington DC,
1867, picturing the corporate headquarters. All show mounting traces
to left edge verso. VG.
$100 - up
AN IMPORTANT AND HISTORIC SIGNED
PHOTO - FIRST BARREL OF CRUDE OIL
CARRIED BY DOG TEAM
* 386
[ALASKA PIPE LINE] Signed 8” x 10” original Photograph of the
Dog Team and Mushers that carried the first barrel of crude oil
from the Transatlantic Pipe Line. Accompanying this most unusual
piece is a specially stamped envelope and letter from Red Fox
Olson and Randy Olsen, which marks with a postal stamp the exact
time of the start and the finish – nearly two months and exactly 798
miles.
The first barrel was carried from Prudhoe Bay before a pipe line
connected the oil discovered there to Valdez Alaska pipe line (later).
Superb head on image of the dogs with a notation on verso the
photograph is not to be published. In the famous Alaskan Iditarod
race, the official finish line is the Red “Fox” Olson Trail Monument. Fine.
$500 - up
“I AM AMONG THE
CLOUDS”
SMASHING MOUNT
WASHINGTON
LETTERHEAD
WITH MOUNTAIN FLORA
ATTACHED
* 383
Autograph Letter Signed. Mt. Washington, NH. July, 2, 1877. 1½ p. On
rare colorfully illustrated letterhead
with cog railway steaming up the
mountain. Attached is a small display
of mountain flora, “John” to Minnie
W. Patterson of Marshall Michigan:
“Minnie, I am up here “among the clouds”
with red noses – mercury 50 degrees – a
hurricane blowing…I can see Maine, Vermont & Canada. It is glorious and I am
exhilarated in the pure air and I feel like
singing the Doxology…” On verso is a
printed “Mt. Washington Summit
House” with description, train schedule and other places of interest in
the glorious White Mountains.
Accompanied by illustrated postal
envelope. Fine. A vibrant display of
color! Texas. Accompanied by original postal envelope. Fine. $250 - up
non and a bay occupied by a ferryboat, a schooner and three Monitor
Class ironclads. Mounting trace on
verso, some minor discoloration, else
very good.
$50 - up
ILLUSTRATED INVITATION
TO THE “NATIONAL PEACE
REUNION,”
WITH ORIGINAL ADVERTISING CIRCULARS
* 385
Printed Invitation to “National Peace
Reunion,” bearing an image of two
men shaking hands at top left. Three
pages, 5 ½” x 8 ½”. Louisville Ky.
August 12th, 1872. Report of the committee within. Verso bears an ornate
vignette of ferryboats and locomotives entitled, “Bridge over the Falls
of the Ohio, Filled by Nature Bridge
by Art.” Invitation is accompanied
by two 5 ½” x 8 ½” invitations: an
illustrated advertisement for the “National Industrial Exposition” and a
print only advertisement for “The
Fifteenth Annual Fair of the Louisville and Jefferson Co. Association.”
Some staining, paper loss and wear.
else Good.
$100 - up
SOCIETY OF THE ARMY &
NAVY OF THE GULF
DINNER MENU AND WINE
LIST
* 387
Menu and wine list for the “Revere
House” dinner in honor of the “Society of the Army & Navy of the
Gulf.” “Boston.” August 5, 1870.
Cover bears a detailed image of a
sailor and a solider in Civil War era
uniforms. They stand before a can-
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* 388
THE COIN CHART MANUAL
Supplementary to THOMPSON’S
Bank Note and Commercial Reporter.
Embracing All The Gold and Silver
Coins in Circulation. July1878 Fortyfourth Year . Banker’s manual showing conversion values of coinage at
the time. Lots of great old woodcut
drawings, 52 plates, 7” x10" $150 - up
U.S. NAVAL HERO STEPHEN
DECATUR’S NIECE SEEKS
HER SHARE OF THE
COMPENSATION DUE
“…THE CAPTORS OF THE
FRIGATE PHILADELPHIA...
TO WHICH … THE LATE
COM. DECATUR WOULD
HAVE BEEN
ENTITLED…”
* 389
One page, 8 ½” x 10”. Addressed on
integral leaf to “The Honble. Alpheus
Felch U.S. Senate Washington City.”
With blue FREE and PHILADA JAN
7 postal cancellations. Fine content
relating to one of the nation’s greatest naval heroes! The letter reads in
part:
“ have received a letter from Washington informing me the bill to compensate the captors of the Frigate
Philadelphia was again before Congress, and advising me to petition
for a portion of the amount to which
my uncle the late Com. Decatur
would have been entitled. …having
recently experienced an unparalleled
share of affliction, in being bereaved
(during our late contest with Mexico)
of my beloved husband and only
son (in the short space of one month)
and with them of my sole support.
With a family of three daughters... I
am induced to solicit your influence
in my behalf. When the bill is again
under discussion. Whatever among
may pass into Mrs. Decatur’s possession will never benefit any other
member of Com. Decatur’s family,
she having expressed herself to that
effect”
The first national Naval hero that
did not serve in the Revolutionary
War. Stephen Decatur served in the
Quai-War with France, the Barbary
Wars, and the War of 1812. Distinguishing himself through his career,
Decatur first gained national fame
when he led a group of sailors into
Tripoli Harbor and seized control
of the recently captured U.S. frigate,
Philadelphia, which Decatur order
set ablaze so that the vessel could
never be used against the America
Navy. Following this heroic action,
Decatur become the youngest man
to reach the rank of captain in the
history of the U.S. Navy. As our letter
implies, in the early years of the U.S.
Navy, it was custom and law for the
captors of enemy vessels to receive
a monetary reward for their excellent service to their country. In the
case of Pricilla’s petition, her pleas
apparently did not fall on deaf ears.
Brought before the Senate in February of 1849, the requested compensation, which was introduced with
direct reference to Pricilla, can be
assumed to have reached the recently
widowed mother and her three
daughters.
$150 - up
THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN BOOK
* 391
Attractive early theatre softcover: THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN BOOK.
New York: Sam’l Gabriel, 1916. First edition: Pictorial card cover,
front and back. 6½” x 12½”. 12 pp illustrated with 2 sepia photos of
“The Little Tramp” per page with accompanying quatrain. Tiny
amount of rust spots to inner staples. Complete, tight and generally
a nearly Fine copy of a desirable book that is rarely found in good
condition.
$275 - up
MARCH 1941 JUST AFTER
THE BLITZ
* 390
[WORLD WAR II] Autograph Letter Signed. Devonports, Devon, UK.
2 pp. Postmarked March 31, 1941, just
shortly after the seven day Blitz. In
pen, Ralph writes to his sister Elaine:
“These German air men aren’t so hot I was
up to London’s some time ago and I had to
go looking for damage just to see things for
myself, things are almost normal at
night time the underground rare way
is curtailed so that people sleeping
in the station’s can get rest actually
they have only scratched the surface of London there are places that
have been knocked flat you have no
doubt seen pictures of the damage. But these
press people don’t show pictures of what is
still standing, all around, these places that
are damaged.” Includes envelope from
“H.M.S. Ship” and Censor stamp. A
few water drops (or tears) o/w normal wear, VG.
$125 - up
ATTRACTIVE SET OF SIX
FULL COLOR LOGIC
PUZZLES FROM
THE LATE 19TH CENTURY
* 392
Set of six full color logic puzzles
printed by “The Porous Plaster Co.,
274 Canal Street, New York.” Circa
1895. Each measures 5 5/8 X 6 3/4 and
contains a black & white advertisement for Allcock’s Porous Plaster on
verso.
$200 - up
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HANDSOME
ADVERTISMENT FOR A 4TH
OF JULY EXCURSION TO
MAINE’S FORT POPHAM
* 393
Attractive 14 ¼” x 10 ½” mustard
yellow advertising poster bearing an
image of a paddlewheel steamship.
The excursion, complete with “refreshments, music, etc,” is bound for
“Fort Popham from Gardiner, So.
Gardiner, and Richmond.” $100 - up
ROYAL THEFT OF ROYAL
JEWELS AS THE
CORONATION OF
GEORGE V NEARS!
* 394
Alexander Cambridge, 1 st Earl of
Athlone. (1874-1957). Governor General of the Union of South African
and Canada, brother to Queen Mary.
Autograph Letter Signed, “Alexander
of Teck,” on black-bordered Henry
III Tower Windsor Castle stationery.
Three pages, 5” x 8”. Windsor Castle.
March 27, 1911. Accompanied by a
black-bordered envelope addressed
to “The Countess of Tankerville,
Chillingham
Castle,
Belford,
Northumberland.” With one penny
stamp and postal cancellations.
Athlone writes, in part:
“… One of the many schemes I have
in hand in connection with “The
Price Francis of Teck Memorial
Fund” in aid of the Middlesex Hospital is the holding of a Coronation
Tiara Exhibition at Messrs. Cartiers’…
If only I can obtain the loan of a
sufficient number of jewels … I
should be most grateful to you if
you will be good enough to allow
the tiara, which you intend wearing
at the Coronation, to be shewn …”
The Countess’ reply, Signed, “Lenora
Tankerville,” is penned on the blank
sheet. She writes, in part:
“…I regret being obliged to reply
that although it would give me much
pleasure to send anything to use for
such a purpose we do not possess a
single stone or article of jewelry
worth showing. The family jewels
“do not exist” because they were
stolen by the present Dowager
Lady Tanker ville and formed a
small part of the general plunder
of this house & estate of which
Her Majesty the Queen knows at
least some of the facts…”
A candid glimpse into the internal
conflicts of the royal family. Fine.
$200 - up
LOT OF THREE 1902 CORONATION PROGRAMS OF
KING EDWARD VII
TWO IN UNUSUAL CREPE
PAPER FORMAT
* 395
[ROYALTY] Grouping of three different programs from the coronation in 1902 of King Edward VII &
Queen Alexandra at Westminster
Abbey. 1) Delicate crepe napkin
“Coronation Souvenir and Official
Programme,” dated August 9th, 1902;
directions of the route and other
details. ON the bottom “God Save
the King and Queen” bordered with
rich pink flowers and green leaves.
2) Even more delicate silk textured
napkin picturing the royal couple and
with pink and purple flowerets bordering the text of the program. Both
have fold marks and present a wonderful display. 3) Heavy 4 p. card of
the program “Programme Souvenir.”
Very Good.
$200 - up
ROYALTY LOT
* 396
[ROYALTY] Mixed grouping of 10
unusual royalty and coronation items:
Coronation banners 22” x 6” used
during the royal procession:
“PLEASE REMAIN SEATED
WHILE THE PROCESSION
PASSES” and in red: ‘Smoking on
Stands Strictly Prohibited.” 1937
Needle book with King & Queens
pictured (needles removed);
12 x 16” color poster entitled “A British King Bids Farewell to His People
for the Love of An American
Woman,” 1937, By United Foundation. On the bottom it claims “this
is the first absolutely accurate text
ever published in the United States
of David Edward Windsor’s farewell
address…” Photograph in hearts
above of the King and his love after
he relinquished his throne;
Six page typed copy: Gabriel Heatter
broadcast, WOR, June 3. The noted
American radio commentator’s eloquent soliloquy on the occasion of
the marriage of Edward to Wallis
Warfield.
2 vintage records: Original Victor
19072 disc of 78 rpm pressing from
King George V and Queen Mary to
the Boys and Girls of The British
Empire: / Empire Day Messages.
1923. On reverse the Band of
Coldstream Guards- Home Sweet
Home/ God Save the King Attractive and unusual pasted sepia pictures of the King & Queen both
sides. Brunswick label: Kings Farewell Speech, both sides of record.
“Official Souvenir Programme” of
“The Coronation of Their Majesties
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth”.
“Printed and distributed for King
George’s Jubilee Trust by Oldhams
Press. A profusely illustrated 32 page
account of the coronation day. Gilded
cover with emblems and royal insignia.
10” x 8 ½ 19 th century steel plate
eng raving of “The Lower Ward,
Windsor Castle.” Lastly, an original
1937 RKO news glossy 8 x10 photograph of Victoria being crowned.
Official RKO stamp on back reads:
“Permission is hereby granted to
newspapers, magazines…to reproduce this photograph.” A delightful
and entertaining lot for the Anglophile or Royalty collector. $300 - up
MEMORIAL TO KING
EDWARD VII.
* 398
[SHEET MUSIC] Eternal peace.
Words and music by Newman
Woolsey. In memoriam. “Edward
the Peacemaker.” Composed in
commemoration of King Edward
VII. 7 pp. plus one of “Sacred Song
- Into thy hands”. n.d. (1910). Little
crinkled; spine separation slight. Very
Fine.
$75 - up
SONG SHEETS AND
SHEET MUSIC
AUTOMOBILE SHEET
MUSIC - MOTOR KING
* 397
[SHEET MUSIC] Motor King
March & Two Step. by Henry
Frantzen . New York: F. B. Haviland
Publ Co, 1910. 6pp. Cover illustration of couple in vintage automobile with man in rumble seat. Small
chipping to bottom corner, few tiny
fox marks. Very Good /Fine.
$50 - up
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THE CYCLISTS GRAND
MARCH
* 399
[SHEET MUSIC] The Cyclists
National Grand March and Two Step
by George Maywood. Published by
the Imperial Music Publishing Company. New York 1897. Picture of a
bicycle race in cyano. Five pages.
Spend separated spend separated.
Light wear and small edge wear. Very
good.
$75 - up
French printed in London by Leipzig
C.F.W. Siegel. Black & White stone
litho of a horse race in a stadium. 12
pp. New York music shop purple
stamp at bottom. N.d. (Ca. 1855). With
rare original wrap, producing TWO
cover images. Outer one reinforced
at spine with later white tape, small
tear to top corner, inner Fine.
$75 - up
THE PRETTY ROLLER
SKATER
* 400
[SHEET MUSIC] The Pretty Roller
Skater Song and Refrain. Tomson’s
American band at the Olympian club
roller skating rink. Words Russ
George, music by Charles D. Blake.
The White Smith and Company.
Large format. Five pages. Illustrated
picture of couple dancing. Fine.
$75 - up
SINCE HENRY FORD
APOLOGIZED TO ME
* 403
[SHEET MUSIC] Since Henry
Ford Apologized To Me. Lyric by
Billy Rose and Balard McDonald. 6
pp. 1927. Published by Bob Shapiro,
Bernstein and Company, Inc. A satirical reaction to the anti-Semitic
automobile maker Henry Ford and
the views he espoused from his Detroit Michigan newspaper The
Dearborn Press. Fine.
$75 - up
GOD BLESS VICTORIA
* 406
[SHEET MUSIC] God Bless
Victoria. Dedicated to the Queen,
her Majesty, Victoria, R.I. The Diamond Jubilee Patriotic Song. Words
by Clement Scott & Edward St.
Quentin. Image of the Queen in center. 9 pp. 1897. Published in London
by Robert Cocks. A few small stamps
in corners, mostly Fine.
$75 - up
NEW COLUMBIA MARCH
* 401
[SHEET MUSIC] The New Columbia March by Frank R. Seltzer.
Dedicated to Colonel Albert A. Pope.
Published by Harry Coleman. Five
pages. Large format. Attractive sketch
of couple on early bicycle. 1895.
Fine.
$75 - up
AUTOMOBILE
SHEET MUSIC
* 404
[SHEET MUSIC] Motor Girl. A
Musical Comedy. 1909. Books and
lyrics by Charles J. Campbell and
Ralph M. Skinner. Music by Julian
Edwards. Published by M. Witmark
& Sons.6 pp. Softly tinted color image of graceful young woman driving vintage automobile. Light wear
and small chipping to the edges otherwise Fine.
$75 - up
INS CENTRUM!
STONE COLOR LITHO OF
JOCKEY ON HORSE
* 402
[SHEET MUSIC] Derby Quadrille.
German. Striking stone color lithograph of jockey on horse. N.d. Hamburg. 8 pp. Slight darkening near
edges of wise Fine.
$75 - up
* 407
[SHEET MUSIC]: Ins Centrum!
Walzer by Johann Strauss. New York.
N.d. (1880). Image of Austrian men
hunting. 11 pp. Binding reinforced
with later tape, else Fine.
$75 - up
COURSE DES JOCKEYS
* 405
[SHEET MUSIC] Course des Jockeys, Galop brilliant by Jules Egghard.
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HUMOROUS CIVIL WAR
SONG SHEET
“HOW DO YOU FEELMR.
DA VIS?”
* 408
[Civil War] Song sheet for “How do
you feel Mr. Davis” bearing an image
of a seated Jefferson Davis. One page,
4 ¾” x 8”. Published by “T.C. Boyd,
Montgomery Street, corner of Pine,
San Francisco.” The first of three
verses and chorus: “Bless the Lord,
this bloody row is nearly over now,
/ Thanks to General Grant, Sheridan,
and Sherman, / With our President
at the head they have killed rebellion
dead, / And they’re busy writing out
his funeral sermon, / Jeff Davis
never thought that by Yankees he’d
be caught, / While he was running
for his won salvation, / But in spite
of hoops and shawl, this great leader
has to fall, / ‘Though it was very
much against his inclination, / CHORUS- How do you feel Mr. Davis? /
You said saltpetre wouldn’t save us;
/ Just imagine if you can how you’ve
bothered Uncle Sam, / Isn’t hanging
most too good for Mr. Davis …”
The American Civil War not only
offered fertile seeds for the flowering of poetry and verse, but also inspired a remarkable increase in the
popularity of song sheets like “How
do you feel Mr. Davis?”. Ranging
from ballads of battles to comic
songs, these sheets, each offering new
verses for well known tunes, saw sales
steadily decline after the tense years
of America’s Civil War had passed.
$200 - up
YANKEE VOLUNTEER!
LOT OF MAGNUS
SONGSTERS
* 409
[SONGSTERS] Group of eight
Civil War song sheets Camp & Hospital Scenes printed in bronze with
the song “Yankee Volunteer” printed
in blue printed below. Five are reduced in size at the bottom of the
sheet. A scarce group of designs
seldom seen on the song sheet. Most
of these are found on the all-over
designs of Magnus envelopes. 5” X
7½”. In fine condition. $250 - up
SPECTACULAR COLOR
MAGNUS CIVIL WAR
SONGSTERS LOT
* 411
[SONGSTERS]Group of six song
sheets in full multi-color, which are
similar to the various double designs
prepared by Magnus for the series
of State patriotic envelops. Each has
a patriotic motif and Seal of one of
the States. Attractive, colorful group.
5” x 8 “ in Fine condition.
$150 - up
TWO COLORFUL PROUNION SONG SHEETS
* 413
[Civil War]
1) “The Rally Cry of Freedom,” bearing an image of a battlefield surmounted by a bald eagle and four
American flags. Text of song is
flanked by two Union soldiers. One
page, 5” x 8”. Published by James
Magee, 316 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, 1864. The first verse and chorus:
“Come true loyal hears, / For the
rescue unites, / Shouting the rally
cry of freedom; / From the North,
East and West, / Come gather in your
might, / Shouting the battle cry of
freedom. CHORUS- Our banner
forever, / Hurrah boys! hurrah! Shout
for the Union, / Her States and our
laws, / And we’ll gather round our
flag, / And gather night and day, /
Shouting the rally cry of freedom…”
A BEAUTIFUL HAND
COLORED MAGNUS SHEET
OF THE SS GREAT EASTERN
[MAGNUS LETTERHEAD]. 8 ½” x
10 3/4”. A colorful letterhead by
Charles Magnus entitled “The Great
Eastern”. The SS Great Eastern was
an iron sailing steam ship designed
by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. She
was the largest ship ever built at the
time of her 1858 launch, and had the
capacity to carry 4,000 passengers
around the world without refueling.
A very attractive Magnus in very fine
condition.
$125 - up
2) “The Battle of Cedar Creek., October 19th, 1864,” bearing the phrase
“Liberty and Union Forever” flanked
by two American flags. One page, 5”
x 8”. Published by James Magee, 316
Chestnut Street Philadelphia, 1864.
The first verse and chorus:
LOT OF JAMES MAGEE
SONGSTERS
* 410
[SONGSTERS] Group of five
James Magee Song Sheets, Colorfully printed in Red, White & Blue.
Scarcer than the well known Magnus,
all printed during the Civil War.
Titles include: Sinking of the Pirate
Alabama, The Girl I left Behind Me,
The Battle of Cedar Creek, Sheridan’s
Ride and The Rally Cry of Freedom.
All with “Liberty and Union” atop
and many waving flags. 5”x 8”. Fine.
$100 - up
“Old Early camped at Fisher’s Hill. /
Resolved some Yankee blood to
spill:/ He chose his time when Phil.
was gone, / The Yankee camp to fall
upon. / Get out of the way says
Gen. Early / I’ve come to drive you
from the valley.”
AN OUTSTANDING MAGNUS
LETTER SHEET OF THE
SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
* 412
[MAGNUS LETTERHEAD]. 8
½” x 10 ¾”. A choice black and white
letterhead by Charles Magnus entitled
“Declaration of Independence July
4th 1776” taken from the famous portrait by John Trumbull.
$100 - up
The American Civil War not only
offered fertile seeds for the flowering of poetry and verse, but also inspired a remarkable increase in the
popularity of song sheets like “The
Battle of Cedar Creek” and “The
Rally Cry of Freedom.” Ranging
from ballads of battles to comic
songs, these sheets, each offering new
verses for well known tunes, saw sales
steadily decline after the tense years
of America’s Civil War had passed.
$100 - up
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A GREAT MAGNUS SHEET
OF THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
* 415
[MAGNUS LETTERHEAD]. 8
¼” x 10”. A choice black and white
letterhead by Charles Magnus entitled
“Declaration of Independence.” The
sheet depicts the seals of the original thirteen colonies encircling the
full text of the Declaration along with
all of its signers. A very unique
Magnus in choice condition.
$250 - up
phia with Environs”. The letterhead
is in fine condition. The third 8 ½”
x 6 ¼” sheet has been cut below the
vignette which depicts a hand colored overhead view of the city of
“New York”. The sheet is slightly
rough at the edges and very good.
An interesting group of three major
U.S. cities depicted on Magnus sheets.
$100 - up
A BEAUTIFUL HAND
COLORED MAGNUS SHEET
OF THE SS GREAT EASTERN
* 416
[MAGNUS LETTERHEAD]. 8
½” x 10 3/4”. A colorful letterhead
by Charles Magnus entitled “The
Great Eastern”. The SS Great Eastern was an iron sailing steam ship
designed by Isambard Kingdom
Brunel. She was the largest ship ever
built at the time of her 1858 launch,
and had the capacity to carry 4,000
passengers around the world without refueling. A very attractive
Magnus in very fine condition.
$225 - up
A GROUP OF THREE
MAGNUS SHEETS WITH
BIRDS EYE VIEWS OF
PHILADELPHIA, CINCINNATI AND NEW YORK
* 417
[MAGNUS LETTERHEAD]. A
group of three letterhead by Charles
Magnus. The first 9” x 11” sheet is a
hand colored “Birds = Eye View of
Cincinnati.” Mounting traces at extreme bottom margin and is in fine
condition. The second 8 ¼” x 10
½” sheet is a black and white “Birds
Eye View of the City of Philadel
HAND COLORED MAGNUS
LETTERHEAD OF US
FIREMEN
* 418
[MAGNUS] Illustrated letterhead:
United-States Firemen published by
Charles Magnus & company, New
York Ca. 1860’s.. Impressive and large
hand colored image of firemen with
pumper standing in front of Eagle
Hose Co. No. 2, Organized Oct 1831.
Unused, 4 pp. 8½” x 10½”. In Fine
condition.
$100 - up
“DRITTEN
AMERIKANISCHEN”
MAGNUS LETTERHEAD
* 419
[MAGNUS] Illustrated letterhead:
Schützenhalls,
Festhalls
und
Gabentempel
des
Dritte
Amerikanischen Bundes-Schiessens.
Hand colored lithograph by the famous 19th century illustrator. Shows
Festival buildings American flag
topped building. 4 pp, unused. Ca.
1860. Some crinkling at edges, else
Fine.
$75 - up
“Short History of T. J. Jackson” Park
Place, NY, Knapp & co, 1888. 16pp.
Facsimile Signature inside. Two
punch holes. In Fine condition..
$150 - up
ILLUSTRATED LETTERHEAD OF BOSTON
* 420
[LETTERHEAD] Illustrated letterhead: Boston. Two vignette scenes
by unknown publisher Ca.
1860’s..Unused, 4 pp. 8½” x 10½”.
Boston is very rare in illustrated letterhead format. In Fine condition.
$75 - up
LOT OF THREE
ATTRACTIVE SPAULDING
LETTERHEADS
* 422
Spaulding House stationery depicts
a busy street with a horse drawn trolley, coach, and various individuals.
This scene is flanked by the Spaulding
House, a gazebo, and a stately Victorian home.
Colorful Dr. Kilmer & Co. Standard
Herbal Remedies features the
company’s dispensary at a bustling
Chicago crossroads.
Congress Hall, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
stationery bears an image of the
stately resort as guests arrive and depart the popular tourist destination.
$100 - up
RARE SET OF MAGNUS
CONFEDERATE & UNION
LEADERS CARDS PLUS A
MINIATURE DUKE’S
CIGARETTE BOOKLET T.J.
JACKSON
* 421
Rarely found set of Magnus portrait
cards of Civil War Leaders. Includes
Jefferson Davis, General Lee, Braxton
Bragg, Comm. Hollins, Gen.’s Garnett,
Sterling Brice, Maur y, Johnston,
Beauregard, Floyd and Breckenridge.
Some foxing, Very Good. Also included in this lot is a rare colorful
litho miniature booklet marketed as
a promotion for Duke’s cigarettes
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LOT OF 30 ILLUSTRATED
BILLHEADS FEATURING
HORSES
* 423
[HORSES] Large variety of interesting 19 th century billheads from
various locales all illustrated with
images of horses, some with carriages, others horse shoes and shoeing. One in color with an image of
an emaciated horse for a C.M.
Moseman & Bros for Harnesses and
other horse equipment. All Very
Good Condition.
$250 - up
STOCKS AND BONDS
AUTOGRAPHS
LARGE LOT OF ILLUSTRATED BILLHEADS
* 424
Grouping of 30 illustrated billheads,
some in color, from a variety of 19th
century companies. Many very unusual and interesting. Includes Ezr
Lubricating Compound, Chickering
Piano, Central Stamping Company,
Booksellers, Boyd’s City Dispatch,
Housesign and Steamboat Painting,
Battelle & Renwick Saltpetre, Adee
Lithographer, Abendroth Stoves,
Headquarters of the 9th Regiment, NY,
22nd Regiment NY, Finance Dept. of
the State of NY, Practical Ratcatching
& Vermin Extermination, Fire Department Supplies, Electro-Medical
& Electro-Surgical Instruments,
Whitman Saddlers and more. A great
lot in VG/Fine condition. $250 - up
NEWSPAPERS
THE PROVIDENCE
EVENING PRESS’S
DAY AFTER REPORTS ON
THE ASSINATION OF
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
* 426
[Lincoln’sAssassination] 21" x 27" 9column page. Four pages. April 15,
1865. In the center two pages of the
paper, a total of eleven of eighteen
columns are wholly dedicated to
tragic loss of President Lincoln, the
search for John Wilkes Booth and
his co-conspirators, as well as other
news surrounding the shocking occurrences of the previous day.
When the news of Lincoln’s death
reached the printing floor, the
printed first page of the April 15 th
edition had already been run and is
devoted to the day’s normal ads and
a detective story. Holding press till
the last possible moment, page two
and three offer a series of continuing updates, the final coming at five
a.m., on the national tragedy that had
lately occurred in the darkened recesses of box 7 at Ford’s Theater
TROY, SALEM AND
RUTLAND RAILROAD CO
SIGNED BY JAY GOULD
* 427
1865, New York. $1,000 Troy, Salem
& Rutland Rail Road Co. Bond
bearing 7% interest. Brown. Vignette
of a spread-eagle at top center. Litho.
Signed twice by the 29 year old
Gould; once on front as president
and again on verso as a trustee of the
company. JAY GOULD, (1836 1892). Railroad magnate; Financier;
Stock market manipulator.
Stamp cancelled, Gould’s signature
on front is affected by two hole
cancellations while his signature on
April of 1861 rent the nation in twain
and ignited the long and costly
American Civil War. Dated just two
weeks after this historic engagement,
out document provides a reminder
of the alacrity with which enthusiastic Unionists jumped to the aid of
the Federal government at this unnerving moment in America’s history.
$150 - up
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY
* 425
Official Organ of R.E. Lee Camp,
No. 1 Confederate Veterans Vol. 1, #
9, May 23, 1884
Four pages, 18 ½” x 13”. This issues
chronicles the “Eighth day of the
Great Fair,” a immense market then
taking place in Richmond, and also
notes a wide array of Richmond area
services, ranging from undertakers
to lodging houses and hotels.
$75 - up
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verso remains unaffected by
cancellation. A fine, early Gould
signed bond.
$500 - up
NORTHERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD STOCK ISSUED
TO DREXEL, MORGAN &
COMPANY AND SIGNED BY
J. PIERPONT MORGAN
* 428
1882, New York. Stock certificate for
100 shares. Green/Black. Engraved
vignette of a steam locomotive at top
center, nice portrait vignette of
Frederick Billings at bottom. Issued
to the Drexel, Morgan and Company
and signed on an attached stock
power by J. Pierpont Morgan for the
company. Punch and stamped cancelled. Extremely Fine. This item has
been encapsulated and is accompanied by a graded PASS-CO, LLC.,
SECURITIES PASS.
$400 - up
OREGON AND TRANSCONTINENTAL COMPANY
STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY
GEORGE M. PULLMAN
* 429
1882, New York and Oregon. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the
Oregon and Transcontinental Company. Green\Black. Engraved
panoramic view of Native Americans overlooking a riverside town
with passing steam locomotives. Issued to and signed on verso by
GEORGE M. PULLMAN (1831-1897) American inventor and
industrialist best known for his invention of the Pullman sleeping
car and for his violent suppression of striking workers in his company town, Pullman, Chicago. The Oregon and Transcontinental
was organized by Henry Villard as a holding company for a vast
empire of Nortwestern railway and improvement interests to better
integrate them into a harmonized system of railways. The certificate
is punch and stamp cancelled with attached stub at left. Pullman’s
signature on verso remains uncancelled and bold. Minor tear at
right, not affecting border. Fine.
$250 - up
WAGNER PALACE CAR COMPANY ISSUED TO
AND SIGNED ON VERSO BY JOHN JACOB ASTOR IV
WHO DIED DURING THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC
* 430
1895, New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the Wagner
Palace Car Company. Brown/Black. Engraved vignette of a steam
locomotive flanked by building vignettes. Issued to and signed on
verso by JOHN JACOB ASTOR IV (1864 – 1912) was a millionaire
businessman, inventor, writer, a member of the prominent Astor
family, and the richest man to sink with the RMS Titanic. His business
interests, which were mostly real estate, included the original WaldorfAstoria Hotel. His divorce, followed by his marriage to the much
younger Madeleine Talmadge Force, caused a scandal. The couple
planned an extended honeymoon abroad to wait out the controversy,
but cut it short because of Madeleine Astor’s pregnancy. They booked
passage home on the Titanic, which struck an iceberg and sank on
April 15, 1912. At first Astor did not believe the ship was in any
serious danger, but later helped his wife into a lifeboat. He asked if
he could join his wife, mentioning her «delicate condition», but the
officer in charge told him not until all the women and children
were away. Astor reportedly stood back and asked for the lifeboat
number, then after lighting a cigarette he tossed his gloves to
Madeleine. Both she and Mrs. Brown survived. He perished. Astor
was among the more than 1,500 victims aboard the sinking ship.
Punch and stamp cancelled and Excellent.
$900 - up
NORTHERN PACIFIC STOCK
ISSUED TO AND SIGNED
BY CIVIL WAR JOURNALIST
CHARLES C. COFFIN
* 431
1880, New York. Stock certificate for
100 shares. Orange/Black. Engraved
vignette of a steam locomotive at top
center, nice portrait vignette of
Frederick Billings at bottom. Issued
to and signed on verso by
PORTLAND FLOURING MILLS ISSUED TO & SIGNED
BY INDIAN FIGHTER GENERAL NELSON MILES
* 432
1884, Oregon. Stock certificate #28 for 20 shares in Portland Flouring Mills 20. Vignette of harbor with Portland Flouring Mills building and grain elevator. Issued to and signed on the reverse by GENERAL NELSON A. MILES (1839-1925) Civil War hero and Indian
fighter. He was present at nearly every engagement of the Army of
the Potomac and was distinguished at Fredericksburg eventually
being awarded the Medal of Honor. After the Civil War he became
custodian of Jefferson Davis. His later service on the Western Frontier achieved victories against the Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa and
Arapaho. In 1875 he was instrumental in driving the Sioux under
Sitting Bull into Canada. He captured Chief Joseph in 1877. In 1886
he was appointed commander of the Department of Arizona where
he succeeded in capturing Geronimo. Miles was the only man to
serve as a commander during the Civil War, the Indian Wars and the
Spanish-America War. He even volunteered to serve in WWI but
was turned down by President Wilson. Uncancelled. Slight crease,
mostly Very Fine. The only one we’ve seen.
$1,000 - up
CHARLES C. COFFIN (b. 1823)
Civil War Corrspondent, wrote and
lectured widely on the Northern
Pacific Railroad. When the civil war
began, Coffin became war-correspondent for the Boston “Journal,”
writing under the pen-name of
“Carle-ton.” He witnessed many important battles, and was in almost
every engagement from the Wilderness to the taking of Richmond, often rendering important service to
the military authorities by his knowledge of engineering. He was also the
“Journal’s” correspondent during the
Prusso-Austrian war of 1866, and at
its completion made the circuit of
the world, returning part of the way
from San Francisco by stage, the Pacific railroad not being completed.
Coffin published “The Great Commercial Prize,” advocating the construction of a railway over the Northern Pacific route (1858); “Days and
Nights on the Battle-Field” (Boston,
1864); “Following the Flag” and “Win-
ning His Way,” a story (1865); “Four
Years of Fighting” (1866); “Our New
Way Round the World” (1869); “The
Seat of Empire” (1870) and numerous others. Interesting autograph of
this prominent Civil War journalist
and Northern Pacific advocate. Stamp
and punch cancelled. Very Fine.
$75 - up
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LOT # 433
CHATHAM RAIL ROAD
SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE
GENERAL WILLIAM RUFFIN
COX
* 433
1868, North Carolina. Stock certificate for one share of the Chatham
Rail Road Company issued to R. H.
Battle. Black. Vignette of a steam locomotive at top center. Litho. Revenue Stamp affixed. Signed as president by WILLIAM RUFFIN COX
(1832 – 1919). Confederate general
during the Civil War. Pen and cancellations not affecting signature.
Fine. A scarce certificate signed by
this general.. This item has been encapsulated and is accompanied by a
graded PASS-CO, LLC., SECURITIES
PASS.
$150 - up
HANDSOME NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
STOCK ISSUED TO AND SIGNED ON VERSO BY
FINANCIER JAY COOKE
* 435
JAY COOKE (1821-1905). Financier and Banker; founded Jay
Cooke & Company in 1861, destined to become one of the most
widely known banking houses; Serving as treasury agent for the U.S.
government during the Civil War, Cooke’s banking house handled
with great success the larger part of the $2 billion in bonds which
the government issued to finance the war effort; After the war,
Cooke’s banking house specialized in financing very large enterprises, most notably the construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad; In the depression of 1873, however, the house failed, helping
bring on the financial panic of 1873. A handsome, engraved, stock
certificate for 10 shares in the NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY.
New York, December 1, 1876. Certificate # B1118,
issued to JAY COOKE. Engraved vignette of a steam locomotive at
top center with a nice portrait vignette of Frederick Billings at
bottom center. Boldly printed in blue, red and black, making this
one of the more attractive stock certificates available. Issued to, and
signed on verso, as trustee by Jay Cooke. Punch and stamped cancelled. PASS-Co graded: Extremely Fine.
$500 - up
FANTASTIC 28 PAGE TRANSFER LEDGER FROM THE
EARLY YEARS OF THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY SIGNED BY THE LEGENDARY
DANIEL DREW
* 434
DANIEL DREW (1797–1879) American financier. January 1860. 28
pp. 13 ½ x 19" Transfer book of the New York Central Railroad
Company, “Transfer Agency at New York, Duncan, Sherman & Co., Transfer Agents.” Impressive and rich with names and hundreds of signatures of investors who had surrendered and transferred their shares
with the large Banking company that employed the young J.P.
Morgan and transacting business with the railroad that would shortly
be owned by nemesis of Daniel Drew, Cornelius Vanderbilt. At the
bottom of one of the many blue pages, Drew signs “D. Drew”. The
details of this extraordinary partly printed manuscript book are too
many to number. The page upon page of names and signatures of
the many who had placed their funds with the newly burgeoning
railroad just before a Civil War was about to strike our nation. Ripe
for much more research. Just three years earlier, Drew was a member of the board of directors of the Erie Railroad and used his
position to manipulate the firm’s stock price. His speculation in the
New York Central is one of interest at this time. Between the two of
them, Cornelius Vanderbilt and Daniel Drew would eventually own
all of New York’s railroad infrastructure. A rare autograph in a
spectacular document by the legendary short seller who came to be
one of the richest men in America - bigger than Warren Buffett and
Alan Greenspan combined back in his day!
ISSUED TO AND SIGNED ON VERSO
BY JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
Daniel Drew would become an arch enemy of Vanderbilt, with his
parabled speculation of the Harlem Railroad. Drew was selling the
stock short, but Vanderbilt and his associates bought every share he
sold, ultimately causing the stock price to rise precipitously. Drew
lost $500,000. Later with Jay Gould and James Fisk, Cooke would
defeat Vanderbilt for control of the railroads in the Erie Wars by
manipulating stocks. In the end, Drew would be betrayed by his
associates and he would die a destitute man. In Fine condition.
$3,000 - up
* 436
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER (1839-1937). Stock certificate for
five hundred shares. Brown\Black. Issued to and signed on verso
by Rockefeller.The company leased to the Northern Pacific a large
number of steam locomotives and a wide variety of passenger and
express cars, finally selling all of its equipment to the reorganized
Northern Pacific Railway Company in 1897. Light punch cancellations not affecting signature.
$1,500 - up
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AUTOMOTIVE
NORTHERN PACIFIC STOCK
ISSUED TO AND SIGNED
ON VERSO BY
CHARLES F. ADAMS
* 437
1888, New York. Stock certificate for
100 shares. Orange\Black. Engraved
vignette of a steam locomotive at top
center, nice portrait vignette of
Frederick Billings at bottom. Issued
to and signed on verso by Charles F.
Adams. CHARLES F. ADAMS.
(1835-1915). Railroad Railroad executive; Public spirited citizen; Historian; Journalist. Punch cancellation
does not effect Adams signature.
$175 - up
ISSUED TO, NOT
SIGNED
PITTSBURGH,
MCKEESPORT &
YOUGHIOGHENY RAILROAD COMPANY ISSUED TO
WILLIAM K VANDERBILT
* 438
1906, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate
for 100 shares. Green. Vignette of
coal cars in tunnel, men in foreground at top left. Issued to not
signed by William K. Vanderbilt.
Punch and stamp cancelled. $90 - up
PAN MOTOR COMPANY
* 439
1919, Delaware. Stock certificate for
5 shares. Green/Black. Nice, large
vignette of period “ragtop” at top
center. Litho. Signed as president by
S.C. PANDOLFO. The man behind
the Pan, Samuel C. Pandolfo, might
well have advertised himself as “King
of the Con Men”. In a prospectus
more lavish than anything that had
ever been seen up to that time in the
automotive industry, Pandolfo promised that he would build as many
cars as Henry Ford, and profits similar to those realized by early Ford
investors would come to those wise
enough to invest early in the Pan
enterprise. By 1919, two years after
its founding (in St. Cloud, MN) and
initial stock offering, Pan Motors had
not built a single car, but its factory
and adjacent residential community
for the Pan workers were “ready to
go.” So were Federal prosecutors,
who brought suit against Pandolfo
and his cohorts at Pan Motors that
year. At the trial, the extent of
Pandolfo’s success in selling both
himself and the car became clear:
some 70,000 investors, many of them
hardheaded businessman and “leading citizens,” purchased some $9.5
million in Pan stock, half of which
went directly to Pandolfo himself.
Convicted in December 1919 and
sentenced to ten years, Pandolfo finally exhausted his appeals and entered prison in April 1923, only to
be pardoned less than a year later
amid loud and bitter protests. While
a number of former Pan executives
tried to pick up the pieces at Pan
Motors and carry on a legitimate operation after Pandolfo was forced out
in 1919, the adverse publicity surrounding Pandolfo had already
doomed the enterprise. In late 1921,
after having produced some 750 cars,
Pan Motors ceased production and
was sold on the auction block in
1923. One of the more attractive automotive stocks in a company with a
great history. Minor fold discoloration. Uncancelled and very fine.
$250 - up
KINNER AIRPLANE AND
MOTOR CORPORATION
* 440
1937. California. Stock certificate for
100 shares. Brown/White. Top center vignette of an early airplane in
flight. Litho. Uncancelled and Very
Fine. This item has been encapsulated and is accompanied by a graded
PASS-CO, LLC., SECURITIES PASS.
$225 - up
DAIMLER-BENZ AG
STUTTGART
* 441
1942, Germany. $1000 bond bearing
4% interest. Pink/Black. Ornate border. The Daimler Company was
founded in 1890, and produced the
Mercedes automobile. The Daimler
and Benz companies merged in 1926
and began producing the MercedesBenz. Uncancelled and choice.
$40 - up
CONFEDERATE
CHARLOTTE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA – CONFEDERATE
WAR BOND
TO CARE FOR THE POOR
REBEL SOLDIERS,
THEIR WIDOWS AND
CHILDREN
* 442
1864, Charlotte County, Virginia. Rare
88
Confederate bond issued to the Merchants Insurance Company of Richmond. On blue paper and measuring 8¼” x 6½” with an impressed
seal on the left, this simple looking
certificate signed by A. Marshall,
William A. Smith on front and John
C. Sinton on verso was issued for
the ”relief of indigent soldiers and
sailors of the State of Virginia, who
may have been or may be disable
and the military service, and the
widows and minor children of soldiers and sailors who may have died
or may hereafter die in said service…” Light
toning at crease, else Fine. $200 - up
RALEIGH AND GASTON
STOCK SIGNED AS PRESIDENT BY CONFEDERATE
GENERAL LAWRENCE
O’BRYAN BRANCH
* 443
LAWRENCE
O’BRYAN
BRANCH (1820-1862). Confederate General during the Civil War.
Branch served with Stonewall Jackson and took part in the battles of
Hanover Court House, Seven Days,
Cedar Run, Second Manassas, Fairfax
Court House, Ox Hill, Harper’s Ferry
and Antietam, his final battle where
he took a bullet in the head and died.
Had he not died early in the war he
would likely have been an important
guiding figure in the later days of
the Confederate army. 1853, North
Carolina. Stock certificate for 1 share.
Black. Large woodcut vignette of an
early steam locomotive. Litho. Signed
as president by Branch. Uncancelled.
$300 - up
CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE
BOND CRISWELL 121
* 444
1863, Richmond. Bond for $500.
Pink/Black. Top center vignette of a
soldier warming his hands over a
campfire. Attached coupons.
Uncancelled and very fine. $80 - up
STATE OF NORTH
CAROLINA BOND SIGNED BY ZEBULON VANCE
* 445
1863. $1000 bond bearing 6% interest. Issued to the Raleigh and
Gaston RR Co. “under an Ordinance of the Convention amending
the charter of the Chatham RR Company...” Signed as governor of
North Carolina During the Civil War by ZEBULON VANCE (1830
- 1894). Criswell 62V. Vignette of Agriculture and Liberty at top
center, male portraits in upper corners and State Capitol at bottom.
Fine.
$275 - up
ATLANTIC, MISSISSIPPI &
OHIO RAILROAD STOCK
SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE
GENERAL WILLIAM
MAHONE
* 446
1870, Virginia. Stock certificate for 5
shares. Green\Black. 25 cent orange
imprinted revenue at center. Engraved vignette of a steam locomotive travelling through the countryside at top, libert below. Signed as as
president of the company by WILLIAM MAHONE (1826 - 1895). Confederate General during the Civil
War, politician. Mahone distinguished himself during the siege of
Petersburg and in retreat to the
Appomatix surrender.An extremely
attractive certificate for display.
$175 - up
CONFEDERATE GENERAL
ABSALOM M. WEST
* 447
1882, Mississippi. Stock certificate
for 10 share of the Mississippi Valley
CRISWELL #125 BOND
* 449
1863, Richmond. Confederate bond
for $1,000. Upper left corner portrait vignette of Jefferson Davis. Upper right corner vignette of a view
of Richmond from the west. Bottom center vignette of Liberty. Attached coupons. Some light age
spots. Ideal for framing.
$125 -up
Company. Borwn/Black. Nice engraved vignette of a steam engine
emerging from a round house.
Signed as president by General
Absalom M. West (1813-1894). Confederate Militia General serving as
brigadier general of the Mississippi
state troops in the summer of 1861.
Politician, Railroad operator. Pen
cancellation not affecting signature.
Very fine.
$90 - up
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE
BOND
* 448
1863, Virginia. Montgomery County
$1000.00 Bond certificate #21 payable at the Office of the Bank of the
Valley in Virginia at Christiansburg.
Signed by David G. Douthat, JP and
J.M. Wade, Clerk. Brown age-toned
giving it an appearance of old money,
with 6 attached bonds. A beautiful
presentation and Very Rare. Choice!
$200 - up
CRISWELL T-120 BOND
* 450
1863, Richmond. Bond for $100. Top
center vignette of a Confederate
Officer leaning against a tree, gazing
into a valley. Steamboat at bottom
center. Some light staining. Attached
coupons. Uncancelled and fine.
$95 - up
CONFEDERATE SCRIP
CERTIFICATE FOR $10,000
* 451
1883, London. Scrip certificate for
$10,000. Black. This certifies that
bonds amounting to $10,000 “have
been deposited with the National Safe
Deposit Company, Limitied, London...” These were issued to certify
that bonds were being held by the
banks while Bondholders Committee was attempting to collect from
the United States Government, an
action which, of course was not successful. Fine.
$75 - up
89
CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE
BOND BALL T-142
* 452
1862, Richmond. Bond for $1,000.
Black/White. Top center vignette of
an old U.S. customs house (now post
office), then the CSA executive office and Treasury Department. Attached coupons. Uncancelled and
fine.
$90- up
EQUESTRIAN BOND WITH
ONE ROW OF COUPONS
* 453
Criswell 143C $500 bond bearing
6% interest. Black on white paper
with a light pink center. At the top is
a vignette of an equestrian statue of
George Washington. Litho. Partial
coupons below. Very large and in
fine condition. Only two coupons
missing. Very Fine.
$75 - up
CONFEDERATE NONTAXABLE CERTIFICATE BALL TYPE 180/366
* 454
1864, Richmond, Virginia. $1,000 6%
non-taxable certificate Payable at
Richmond or Mobile, Alabama. Vignette of a turnstile at upper left.
Litho. Printed by Geo. Dunn & Co.,
Richmond. The long transfer form
is printed on verso. Couple of folds.
Uncancelled and Fine.
$50 - up
INTERNATIONAL
RARE CONFEDERATE 4% CALL CERTIFICATE
* 455
Ball T-174. Unissued certificate being an incomplete remainder.
Large numerical imprint at center. Litho. 4% Call certificate in
which “the person to whom this certificate is endorsed by the
Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. Or Depository at said place of Deposit, and that notes issued under the Act Feb. 17, 1864, will be
delivered to said person or his order, at the said place, or at the
Treasury at Richmond, at any time with interest from the date of
said endorsement…if not so converted that Certificate shall be paid
two years after the ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the
Confederate States and the United States…This contract is authorized by An Act of Congress entitiled ‘An Act to reduce the Currency and to authorize a new issue of Notes and Bonds approved
February 17, 1864.” Ball lists this as an R7 (11 - 20 known). Printed by
Evans and Cogswell, Columbia, S.C. A fine Confederate rarity offering an opportunity to add this seldom seen certificate to an important collection of Confederate bonds. Uncancelled and Very Fine.
SCARCE SOUTH AFRICAN
STOCK OF THE TRANSVAAL
CONSOLIDATED LAND &
EXPLORATION CO., LTD.
* 458
1925, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Oversized stock certificate for 10
shares measuring 16” x 11 ¾”.
Green/tan/black. Vignette at top
center of a city building and cattle
with a wagon at bottom center. Ornate border design. Glue residue at
bottom margin, small fold split at
top center and a few staple holes at
left margin. Uncancelled and very
good.
$100 - up
REICHSBANK
ANTEILSCHEIN
(GERMAN REICH BANK)
* 459
1925. Berlin, Germany. Certificate
from the Reichsbank Anteilschein.
Ornate border with a vignette of the
Reich Bank building at top. $30 - up
$750 - up
CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE
BOND BALL T-133
* 456
1863, Richmond. Bond for $500.
Black/White. Top center portrait vignette of Christopher Memminger.
Attached coupons. Uncancelled and
very fine.
$80 - up
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
* 457
1833, Mississippi. $1,000 Bond bearing interest at 6%. Black. These were
“payable half yearly...until the payment of the said principal sum. As
collateral, “One million five hundred
thousand dollars of the stock of the
State of Mississippi, in the ‘Planters’
Bank of the Stat e of Mississippi’.
These bonds were defaulted on.
With accompanying letter of agreement. Uncancelled and very fine. A
fine southern state bond. $300 - up
90
ELLAUREL DE BACO S.A.
* 460
1914, Spain. Stock certificate. Olive/Tan/Red. Elaborate multi-vignetted border consisting of allegorical figures, beverage bottles,
maritime scene and attractive buildings. A spanish beverage company selling mineral water, beer and lemonade under their own
lable. Extraordinary for display. Scarce. Uncancelled and veryfine.
$250 - up
ALPINE MONTAN
AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
“HERMAN GORING” LINZ
* 461
1939, Linz. Certificate for 100
Reichsmark. Black text with a light
green background on white paper.
Large mountain scene under printed
in the center of the certificate. This
Austrian mine likely produced iron
or some other strategic war material,
and was issued in November 1939,
just two months after the war started
with Germany and the Soviet Union’s
joint invasion of Poland. Starting in
1933, with the official takeover of
the Germany government by the
Nazi party, Goring was in charge of
obtaining needed war materials for
Germany; he did this so well that he
reputedly one of the wealthiest men
in the world. In 1939, Goring was
appointed chairman of the secret
Council for the Defense of the
Reich. Uncancelled and in extremely
fine condition.
$100 - up
JAPANESE WARTIME
PATRIOTIC BOND
* 462
Patriotic bond for 10 yen. Initially,
this issue of bonds paid no interest
with the incentive being that the
holder could win a premium from
periodic lottery type drawings. After
ten years, the bond was paid. China
Lower right red seal of Mount Fuji.
Uncancelled and Excellent.
$30 – up
CHINA INCIDENT SAVINGS
BOND
* 463
Savings bond for 15 yen. These were
the first bonds issued under an authorization of 1937 and were sold at
2/3 of the face value. Lower right
seal of Mount Fuji and a Japanese
flag and the statement that it is a China
Incident Bond. Uncancelled and
Excellent.
$30 - up
JAPANESE GOOD FORTUNE
CERTIFICATE
* 464
Lottery Bond for 10 yen. Issued late
during the war, these paid no interest and the purchasers incentive in
buying was the possibility of winning one of the large, periodic drawings. Uncancelled and Excellent.
$30 – up
JAPANESE WARTIME
PATRIOTIC BOND
* 465
Patriotic bond for 5 yen. Initially, this
issue of bonds paid no interest with
the incentive being that the holder
could win a premium from periodic
lottery type drawings. After ten years,
the bond was paid. China Incident
seal with a rising sun and airplane.
Uncancelled and Excellent $35 – up
JAPANESE WARTIME
PATRIOTIC BOND
* 466
Patriotic bond for 5 yen. Initially, this
issue of bonds paid no interest with
the incentive being that the holder
could win a premium from periodic
lottery type drawings. After ten years,
the bond was paid. China Lower right
red seal of a falling bomb.
Uncancelled and Excellent. $60 – up
AN EARLY X-RAY COMPANY
ETRA ELEKTROMOS
TRANSZFORMATOREK ES
RONTGENKESZULEKEK
* 467
1926, Budapest, Hungary. Stock certificate for 5 darab. Purple. Large
underprinting of skeleton at left.
Uncancelled and Excellent.
$150 – up
ELANDS DRIFT DIAMOND
ESTATES LIMITED
* 468
1903, South Africa. Stock certificate
for 25 shares. Green/Black. Ornate
bord with a small diamond vignette
at top center. Coupons below. Incorporated under the laws of the
Colony of the Cape of Good Hope.
Scarce topic. Uncancelled and
ExtremleyFine.
$90 - up
91
LES TRAMWAYS DE
PALERME S.A.
* 469
1909, Brussels. Stock certificate.
Olive/Tan. A nice multi-vignetted
certificate depicting a panoramic harbor scene along top of certificate,
street railway car at center and a
mountain scene below. Lightly
punch cancelled and Extremely Fine.
$75 – up
A CHILEAN MUNICIPAL
BOND SPECIMEN FROM
VALPARAISO
MUNICIPALIDAD DE
VALPARAISO
* 470
18—. Chile. SPECIMEN bond for
500 pesos. Blue\Black. Engraved vignette of the Chilean national seal at
center, sailing ship and mariners at
lower corners, municipal and harbor scene at left. Coupons at top
bottom and right. Some folds with a
couple of minor separations. A little
rough at extreme margins in places.
Lightly punch cancelled and Fine.
$150 – up
LA ESPANA INDUSTRIAL
* 471
1854, Spain. Vignette of factory building at top. Black. Attached adhesive
revenues. Stamp cancelled on verso
and fine.
$40 - up
MINING
PROVIDENT MINING CO.
* 472
1882, New Jersey. Stock for 100 shares.
Black/White. Top center engraved
vignette of miners working. Litho.
Issued for property purchased.
Uncancelled and very fine. $150 - up
NEW ENGLAND GOLD AND
SILVER MINING CO.
* 475
1890, New York. Stock certificate
for 100 shares. Center vignette of a
horse with rider. Left side mining
vignette showing buckets lifting out
of a mine shaft on the right side and
the smelting process on the left.
Uncancelled and in fine condition.
$150 - up
ORINOCO STEAM NAVIGATION CO. OF NEW YORK
* 478
1852, New York. Bond for $1,000.
Black. Multi-engraved vignetted certificate. Pen cancelled and fine. A
great addition to any collection
.
$200 - up
MUTUAL SAFETY
INSURANCE COMPANY
* 480
1841, New York. Bond for $136.00.
Black. Top center vignette of a sailing ship. Trimmed into top border
with some paper missing at top right.
Uncancelled and Fine.
$125 - up
MISCELLANEOUS
COMSTOCK TUNNEL
* 473
1889, New York. $500 bond bearing
5% interest. Orange/Black. Vignette
of eagle with spread wings at top
center. Partial page of coupons attached. Uncancelled and very fine.
$60 - up
KINGSTON & PEMBROKE
IRON MINING COMPANY
* 474
1903, Province of Ontario, Canada.
Stock certificate for 100 shares. Black
on light green background with orange overprint. Vignette of mining
scene at top left.
$60 – up
OMAHA CLUB
* 476
1885, Nebraska. Stock certificate for
1 share. Black. Vignette of an eagle
at top center. Uncancelled and Excellent.
$60 – up
STATE OF NEW YORK
CANAL BOND
* 479
1903, New York. A $2,000 bond bearing 3% interest. Black with red
underprinting. Top center vignette
of two allegorical women flanking a
canal scene of a horse drawn barge
being brought through a canal lock.
Punch and stamp cancelled and excellent.
$75 – up
ANTIOCH COLLEGE
* 477
1858, Ohio. A $500 bond bearing
7% interest. Black on thin paper
with complete coupons at bottom.
Gorgeous top center vignette depicting train passing by the college
campus. Litho. Coupons at bottom.
This bond is one of only 100 issued and represents a rather uncommonly seen topic in stocks and
bonds. Uncancelled and extremely
fine.
$100 - up
92
NATIONAL AVENUE
COMPANY
* 481
188-, Ohio. UNISSUED stock certificate. Brown. Outstanding multi-vignetted certificate depicting eagle at
top right; boat in river at top left;
elegant horse drawn passenger carriage at top center; harness racing
scene at bottom center. Litho. Just a
great piece! Very light browning along
extreme edges affecting nothing otherwise, near Choice.
$40 – up
EASTMAN COLLEGE BANK
* 482
1894, Poughkeepsie, NY. Stock certificate for 4 shares. Black. Vignette of a large mansion with a horse-drawn carriage traveling
across a bridge in foreground. Allegorical figures at left and right.
Litho. Stamp cancelled and Fine.
$200 - up
WAYNE BUILDING, LOAN
AND ACCUMULATING
FUND ASSOCIATION
* 486
1897, New York. Stock certificate
for 4 shares. Black on blue paper
with a red seal. Portrait vignette of
revolutionary war General Anthony
Wayne. Uncancelled with some
light water bleed through from the
seal.
$90 – up
VIRGINIA TOWING CO.
* 483
1884, Virginia. VIRGINIA TOWING COMPANY for three shares
issued to Thomas Branch & Co, a long time brokerage, banker &
financial company in Richmond, Virginia. 9½” x 6 ½”. Vignettes
of Ships on either side of the center vignette, the Virginia seal and
state motto: Sic Semper Tyrannis. Likely the company was involving
in shipping and moving vessels. Very Fine. This item has been
encapsulated and is accompanied by a graded PASS-CO, LLC., SECURITIES PASS.
$150 - up
RINGLING BROS. –
BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS, INC.
SPECIMEN
* 484
SPECIMEN. Delaware. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Green/Multi colored. A Wonderful certificate depicting an array of circus characters,
clowns, animals and equipment. Five
brothers who created this, the world’s
largest and best known circus. Getting their start by giving musical and
dance performances in their hometown of Baraboo, WI and surrounding communities, the brothers soon
expanded their repertoire under the
name of the Ringling Brothers Classic and Comic Concert Company,
with Albert’s becoming an accomplished juggler, and John, a clown.
They organized their first circus in
1884, traveling by wagon with a
trained horse and dancing bear as
their only animal performers. In 1888
the brothers acquired an elephant,
after which their circus grew rapidly
and, by 1890, it had become large
enough to travel by train. By 1900, it
had become one of the country’s
larger circuses, and the brothers began acquiring other shows. In 1906
they bought the Forepaugh-Sells
show and, in 1907, upon the death
of James A. Bailey, they bought the
Barnum and Bailey show for $410,000,
although they did not combine it
with their own show until 1919. This
is truly one of the most popularly
sought after decorative certificates
in the hobby. Two file hole punches
at officers’ signatures. Original State.
This item has been encapsulated and
is accompanied by a graded PASSCO, LLC., SECURITIES PASS.
$225 - up
CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF BALTIMORE BOND
* 485
1887, Baltimore. Bond for $200.
Black. Top center vignette of a monument. Stamp and pen cancelled. Fine.
$90 - up
UNITED STATES
MORTGAGE COMPANY
* 487
1873, United States. A United States
Mortgage Company Stock for 100
shares. Vignette of two allegorical
females shaking hands at top center.
Punch and stamp cancelled and very
fine.
$50 – up
INTERNATIONAL RADIO
* 488
1922, Delaware. Stock certificate for
100 shares. Blue\Black. Vignette of
Mercury flying above the globe. Litho.
A fine early radio stock. Uncancelled
and Extremely Fine.
$100 –up
MIAMI VALLEY COLLEGE
* 489
1875, Ohio. Stock certificate for 8
shares. Black on white paper. Top
center vignette of a hand filling an
oil lamp, which is sitting on a textbook. Uncancelled and very fine.
$60 – up
93
FARMERS’ UNION OF SAN
JOSE, CALIFORNIA
* 490
1885, California. Stock certificate for
1 share. Black. Vignette at upper
center of a man with a small herd of
livestock and a traveling train in the
background, as well as a young woman
picking grapes along the left margin.
Presumably an agricultural co-operative. Litho. Pen cancelled and fine.
$75 – up
THE PENNSYLVANIA CANAL
COMPANY SIGNED BY
ISAAC WISTAR
* 491
1884. Pennsylvania. Stock certificate
for 47 shares. Black/White. Vignette
of a locomotive crossing over a canal. Signed as president by ISAAC JONES
WISTAR (1827-1905). Union General
during the Civil War. Very Fine. This
item has been encapsulated and is
accompanied by a graded PASS-CO,
LLC., SECURITIES PASS. $125 - up
COUNTY OF MADISON
BOND
* 492
1871, Ohio. $100 Bond bearing 7%
interest. Black with Green $100 overprint at center. Vignette of cows in a
field at top center and a bust portrait
of James Madison at bottom center.
Four vertical cut cancellations starting at bottom margin into the middle
of the piece. Cancellations taped together on verso, all paper intact. Very
Good.
$75 - up
GIPPS BREWING CORP.
SPECIMEN
* 498
Unissued Stock Specimen for less
than 100 shares. Orange/Black.
Company logo at top center. This
brewery was founded in Peoria, Illinois in 1953. Four file holes at left
margin. Hole punch cancelled in
About Uncirculated state. This item
has been encapsulated and is accompanied by a graded PASS-CO, LLC.,
SECURITIES PASS.
$80 - up
HUPP AUTOMATIC MAIL EXCHANGE CO. STOCK
* 493
1918, Delaware. A large sized stock certificate for 2 shares. Brown/
Black. Impressive vignette at top of certificate of “A Mail Car Exchanging Mail Without The Aid Of Man” promoting their automatic exchange system that is transported by rail for the railway post
office branch of the U.S. Mail service. Uncancelled with usual folds
and very fine.
$200 – up
BIRMINGHAM, EAST
BIRMINGHAM & SOUTH
PITTSBURGH GAS CO.
* 494
1863, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate
for 15 shares. Multi-vignetted certificate depicting buildings commerce and occupational vignettes of
a blacksmith and sailor. Pen cancelled
and fine.
$50 – up
TOWN OF ARCADIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE
* 495
1870, New York. $500 bond bearing
7% interest. Black with $500 green
overprint. Multi-vignette of steam
locomotive at top center, allegorical
figures at top right, farmer at top left
and small eagle at bottom left
$90 – up
VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS
FAMILY AID FUND REDEMPTION BOND
* 496
1865, New York. A $1,000 bond bearing 7% interest. Black with a green
seal at the lower left. Top center
vignette of allegorical females and
an eagle flanking a colonial seal.
Uncancelled and in fine condition
with some light edge chipping at
the bottom.
$75 – up
STATE OF NEW YORK CANAL
DEPARTMENT BOND
* 499
1884, New York. $15,300 Sinking
Fund Loan of the State of New York
bearing 6% interest. Black. Ornate
certificate depicting the state seal of
New York at top center and a busy
canal scene at bottom center.
$75 - up
CORP. OF THE DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA
* 497
1853, Pennsylvania. $500 bond bearing 6% interest. Black. Superb engraved multi-vignetted bond depicting allegorical figures, an eagle, William Penn, a George Washington
cameo and state seal. Integral coupons at bottom. Punch cancelled
and extremely fine.
$150-up
94
GREENBRIER WHITE
SULPHUR SPRINGS CO.
* 500
1882, West Virginia. $500.00 Bond
Certificate for the famous & still
operating hotel and mineral springs
spa which was incorporated in 1880.
Green bordered and ornate. 12½” X
9½” Company was indebted to John
B Branch of Richmond, Virginia who
underwrote issue. Mr Branch was a
broker, banker and financier. Bonds
were backed by land of 7000 acres in
n Greenbrier County, West Virginia
& 2800 acres in Allegheny County,
Virginia. Uncancelled and Choice.
$100 - up
A RARE WALT DISNEY INCORPORATED STOCK
* 501
Unissued. 1950’s Stock certificate. Vignette of a spread eagle at tope
center. Litho. Formed in the early 1950’s this company was created
by Disney with the dream of building a theme park in California.
Now known as Disneyland, it remains as an extraordinary monument to Disney’s underlying passage for the entertainment business.
A rare certificate and a nice opportunity add this work famous
company to an important collection.
$750 - up
EXTREMELY RARE
STATE OF VERMONT BOND PROOF
* 502
1862, $500 bond bearing 6% interest. Ornate border with top center
vignette of capital building with red overprint at center. Coupons
attached at bottom. Soldier vignettes at bottom corners. Minor fold
discoloration. Uncancelled and fine.
$400 - up
ILLINOIS & MICHIGAN
CANAL STOCK
THE MIGHTY CANAL TO
LINK THE GREAT LAKES
AND THE MISSISSIPPI
* 504
1840, Illinois. Illinois & Michigan
Canal Stock certificate for 100
pounds Sterling. Signed by THOMAS CARLIN (1789-1852) Governor of Illinois: “Tho. Carlin”. Vignettes of steamers, apocryphal
women and agricultural scenes
grace the whole of the document.
The ILLINOIS & MICHIGAN
CANAL was an ambitious project
to link the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Construction began
July 4, 1836 and was completed in
1848. This stock bearing 6 percent
interest was issued four years into
the project to help build capital for
the grand internal improvement
project and was aimed at English
investors. “During its first season
Chicago became the nations largest
inland port. Grain and coal from
INTERNATIONAL OCEAN TELEGRAPH CO. PROOF
* 503
PROOF. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Brown\Black. Engraved
vignette of an ocean going three masted steamship. Fold at center.
Founded by Captain James A. Scrymser, the company was granted
the rights to land a cable at Punta Rassa for a period of twenty years.
“At the same time General William F. Smith applied to the Cuban
Government for similar cable landing rights in Cuba; this was granted
for a period of forty years. The success of these two applications
led to the formation of the International Ocean Telegraph Company. An Act of Congress passed on 5 May 1866 granted the company exclusive rights to operate all Cuban traffic for a period of
fourteen years. At the same time exclusive rights to operate a private
landline between Punta Rassa and Lake City was also granted. At
Lake City the line linked with Western Union’s network.”
(www.atlantic-cable.com). The company operated successfully for
many years and in 1957 it was absorbed by Western Union. There
has been a small repair at the vignette. Scarce specimen of this
important company. Very Good. This item has been encapsulated
and is accompanied by a graded PASS-CO, LLC., SECURITIES PASS.
$150 - up
Illinois, sugar molasses and coffee
from New Orleans, and lumber from
Wisconsin and Minnesota soon
shipped through the canal to Chicago. The canal terminus and port at
Chicago attracted trunk railroads. In
the decade following the opening
of the canal the City was firmly established as the nations’ rail hub. The
Illinois and Michigan was the last
major canal constructed in the United
States. In the decades following its
opening the railroad gained supremacy as the nation’s mode of shipping and transportation. Passenger
traffic ended on the canal soon after
its opening.” (Source: Currey. Chicago: Its History and its Builders. Chicago, 1912.) Edge is trimmed with a
small amount of chipping, few cancel punches, else Fine. A very rare,
vary attractive stock with an adventurous history.
$250 - up
RARE STATE OF ILLINOIS
LIQUIDATION BOND
* 505
1849, Illinois. Six percent liquidation
bonds. Issued to George Barnell,
from the state of Illinois $1,000.00.
NEWARK SHOOTING SOCIETY STOCK
* 506
1873, New Jersey. Stock for 1 share. Black. Lower left corner vignette
of an allegorical female holding a flag. Upper right corner vignette
of an allegorical female. Some light folds. Very Good. This item has
been encapsulated and is accompanied by a graded PASS-CO, LLC.,
SECURITIES PASS.
$750 - up
95
Signed WILLIAM H. BISSELL
(1811 - 1860) Governor. Black/White.
9½” x 6 ¾”.
To finance internal improvement
projects, including the Illinois and
Michigan Canal, railroads, and river
improvements the State of Illinois
issued a large number of state bonds.
These issues were poorly regulated
and by the mid-1840s the state could
neither determine the exact extent
of its indebtedness nor make accurate interest payments to legitimate
bondholders.
In 1847 the General Assembly authorized issuance of Liquidation
Bonds specifically designed to be
exchanged for bonds originally issued to Charles Macalister and Henry
Stebbins. These earlier bonds had
been issued under an act providing
for payment of interest on the internal improvement debt. In 1859 authorization was made for the issuance of Refunded Stock in exchange
for all outstanding state indebtedness
and the Governor was allowed to
adopt such means as were necessary
to procure timely conclusion of the
exchanges. [Information from Illinois State Archives, SOS Office.] In
Fine condition.
$125 - up
STATE OF ILLINOIS
INTEREST STOCK
* 507
1857, Illinois. State of Illinois Interest Sock for $1,630. issued to Baring
Brothers and Co.
Four attractive vignettes Of agricultural scene, railroad and apocryphal
figures signed WILLIAM H.
BISSELL (1811 - 1860) Governor.
To finance internal improvement
projects, including the Illinois and
Michigan Canal, railroads, and river
improvements the State of Illinois
issued a large number of state bonds.
These issues were poorly regulated
and by the mid-1840s the state could
neither determine the exact extent
of its indebtedness nor make accurate interest payments to legitimate
bondholders.
In 1847 the General Assembly authorized issuance of Liquidation
Bonds specifically designed to be
exchanged for bonds originally is
sued to Charles Macalister and Henry
Stebbins. These earlier bonds had
been issued under an act providing
for payment of interest on the internal improvement debt. In 1859 authorization was made for the issuance of Refunded Stock in exchange
for all outstanding state indebtedness
and the Governor was allowed to
adopt such means as were necessary
to procure timely conclusion of the
exchanges. [Information from Illinois State Archives, SOS Office.]
Light folding to edges cancellation
punch marks mostly Fine. $200 - up
STATE OF ILLINOIS SIX
PERCENT REFUNDED
STOCK
* 508
1859, Illinois. Orange bordered on
certificate from the state of Illinois
six percent refund its stock issued to
E. F. Leonard attorney for $1,000.00.
Signed by RICHARD YATES
(1818-1873) Governor of Illinois during the American Civil War, considered the greatest war governor during that period. When the war began
Gov. Yates sent more Illinois troops
to aid the Union than any other state.
Also U.S. Representative and Senator. Three large beautiful vignettes.
To finance internal improvement
projects, including the Illinois and
Michigan Canal, railroads, and river
improvements the State of Illinois
issued a large number of state bonds.
These issues were poorly regulated
and by the mid-1840s the state could
neither determine the exact extent
of its indebtedness nor make accurate interest payments to legitimate
bondholders. Later authorization was
made for the issuance of Refunded
Stock in exchange for all outstanding state indebtedness and the Governor was allowed to adopt such
means as were necessary to procure
timely conclusion of the exchanges.
[Information from Illinois State Archives, SOS Office.] Evident fold
marks, some edges chipped, cancellation punch marks. A rare certificate.
$300 - up
WATER WORKS BOND –
PORTSMOUTH OHIO
* 509
1886, Ohio. Fifteen year bond for
the Portsmouth Ohio Water Works
for $1000. The engraved block style
vignetter of the Ohio river and the
bright pink border and imprinted
$1000 in the center give this unusual
and rare bond a smashing presentation. Signed by John A. Turley as
Mayor. Turley was a Lt. Col in the
Civil war. Accompanied by the cancelled coupons (not attached.). 12” x
9½”. Fine.
$75 - up
MAGENTA OIL COMPANY
* 511
1865, West Virginia. Stock certificate
for 125 shares. Purple. Ornate
certificate with large vignette of an
oilfield with derricks at top center.
Attached revenue stamp at left.
$275 - up
OILS
ELLSWORTH OIL WELL
ASSOCIATION OF PITHOLE
TREMONT OIL COMPANY
OF PHILADELPHIA
* 512
1865, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate
for 100 shares. Black. Nice large vignette of oil derricks and storage
tanks. Litho. Attached adhesive revenue stamp at left. Couple of folds.
Uncancelled and Very Fine. This item
has been encapsulated and is accompanied by a graded PASS-CO, LLC.,
SECURITIES PASS.
$275 - up
CREEK
* 510
1865, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate
for One Thirtieth Interest in Twenty
Thirty-Seconds in Sixteen Wells.
Black. Vignette of Liberty at left, with
attached revenue stamp. After the 250
barrell-a-day Frazier well and other
gushers
were
drilled
in
Pennsylvania’s isolated Venango
County, thousands of fortune-seekers flocked to the area, giving birth
to Pithole City in May of 1865. By
September of that year, 15,000 people
lived in this boom town which
boasted 57 hotels, a daily newspaper,
and the third busiest Post Office in
the state! Plagued by short supplies
of oil, major well fires, and hastily
constructed wooden buildings,
Pithole’s population declined precipitously over the subsequent years,
leaving only a handful of struggling
farmers in the decaying ghost town
by the close of 1867.
$275 - up
96
RAILROADS
CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY SPECIMEN
* 513
19-, Utah. $1000 Bond SPECIMEN
bearing 5% interest. Purple/Black.
Vignette of a steam locomotive at
top center. Punch cancelled and Fine.
$125 - up
RENSSELAER & SARATOGA
RAILROAD
* 514
1853, New York. 7% Bond for $1,000.
Blue. Vignette of an early train at top
center. A scarce early New York Railroad. Pen cancelled and very fine.
$175 - up
UTICA, ITHACA & ELMIRA
RAILROAD CO.
* 517
1888, New York. $1,000 Bond bearing 5% interest. Green. Vignette of a
train station at top center. Green
overprint, raised gold seal at lower
left. Attached coupons at left and
bottom. Uncancelled and very fine.
$175 – up
SPECIMEN CHICAGO,
INDIANAPOLIS AND
LOUISVILLE RAILWAY
* 515
1913, New York. Bond for $1,000.
Green. Top center engraved vignette
of a train. Attached coupons. Punch
cancelled and stamped “specimen”.
Very fine.
$125 - up
UNION PASSENGER RAILWAY CO. OF PHILADELPHIA
* 516
1871, Pennsylvania. $1,000 Bond bearing 7% interest. Black with green
$1,000 overprint. Vignettes of an allegorical female figure at top center
and top corners. A blacksmith and a
farmer at bottom corners and horsedrawn trolleys at bottom center.
Punch cancelled and very fine.
$125 - up
LITTLE MIAMI RAILROAD
CO. – CINCINNATI &
INDIANA RAILROAD CO.
* 518
1868, Ohio. $1000 bond bearing 6%
interest. Black with an attached green
embossed paper seal at lower left
and an attached red embossed paper
seal at lower right Vignette at top
center of a train and small agricultural vignettes at top left and right.
Uncancelled and very fine. $150 - up
THE KANSAS CITY,
WYANDOTE AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD CO.
* 519
1890, Kansas. Stock certificate for
100 shares. Green. Left side vignette
of a train.
Ornate border.
Uncancelled and fine.
$125 - up
NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK EXTENSION RAILROAD
COMPANY STOCK
* 520
1888, New Jersey. Stock certificate for 20 shares. White/Black. Vignette at top left corner of an old steam train. Extremely Fine. This
item has been encapsulated and is accompanied by a graded PASSCO, LLC., SECURITIES PASS.
$175 - up
BIG FORK AND NORTHERN
RAILWAY CO.
* 521
1918, Minnesota. Stock certificate for
1 share. Black. Lightly punch and
pen cancelled. Fine.
$80 - up
BRAINERD AND NORTHERN MINNESOTA RAILWAY
CO.
* 522
1899, Minnesota. Stock certificate for
3 shares. Green/Black. Vignette of
spread eagle at top center. Litho.
Raised gold seal a t lower left. Cut
cancelled and very fine.
$100 - up
97
SAINT JOSEPH & WESTERN
RAILROAD
* 523
1879, Kansas. Stock certificate for 50
shares in the St. Joseph & Western
RR Co. Red. Vignette at top center
of a train departing a station. Stamp
and diamond cut cancelled and fine.
$75 - up
NORTHERN PACIFIC AND
MONTANA RAILROAD
COMPANY
* 524
1894, Montana. Stock certificate for
one share. Black/white. Litho. Star
punch cancelled and Excellent.
$150 - up
PORTLAND VANCOUVER
AND YAKIMA RAILWAY CO.
* 525
1897, Washington. Stock certificate
for 18 shares. Black/Orange. Beautiful vignette of a harbor scene flanked
by a standing female with sickle and
field on left and a male with industry on right. Litho. Pen cancelled and
Excellent.
$100 - up
SEATTLE, LAKE SHORE &
EASTERN RAILROAD
* 526
1893, Washington. Stock certificate
for 1621 shares. Olive. Engraved
double-vignetted certificate depicting a steam locomotive at upper right
and a riverside industrial scene. Incorporated 1885, operated between
Seattle & Spokane. After bankruptcy
was take over by the reorganized
Northern Pacific RR in 1898. Star
punch cancelled and very fine.
$80 - up
WALLA WALLA VALLEY
TRACTION
* 528
1906, Washington. Stock certificate
for 100 shares of the Walla Walla Valley Traction Company. Green. Nice
image of an early street car vignette
at center. The WALLA WALLA VALLEY TRACTION was incorporated
on May 17, 1905. The company was
franchised by Walla Walla to operate
trolleys in city limits. Within a year,
the WWTC had begun expanding
southward 14 miles through the apple
and cherry orchards along the Walla
Walla River toward the twin Oregon
towns of Freewater and Milton. Grading on the extension to Oregon began on March 20, 1906. The first rails
were laid on September 6 the same
year, and within five days, limited
operations began. Regular operations
to Milton began in April, 1907. The
yellow cars made the 45-minute run
hourly between 6 a.m. and midnight,
meeting at a spring-switch equipped
siding just south of the Walla Walla
River. In 1909, the railroad was sold
to Pacific Power & Light, the utility
that generated the railroad’s power at
its Gothic-inspired substation on 6th
Street in Walla Walla. With the sale
came a name change, to the Walla
Walla Valley Railway. Stamp cancelled
and Extremely Fine
$100 - up
NORTHWEST EQUIPMENT
COMPANY OF MINNESOTA
* 529
1890, Minnesota. Stock certificate for
100 shares. Green/Black. Engraved
vignette of a steam locomotive at a
train station. Organized in 1888, many
of the company founders and shareholders rank among the elite of the
banking and business world including John D. Rockefeller and a number of other Standard Oil Company
dignitaries. The company leased to
the Northern Pacific a large number
of steam locomotives and a wide
variety of passenger and express cars,
finally selling all of its equipment to
the reorganized Northern Pacific
Railway Company in 1897. Lightly
stamp and punch cancelled. Very
Fine.
$100 - up
HELENA AND NORTHERN
RAILROAD CO.
* 530
1889. Montana. Stock certificate for 1
share. Black/white. Litho. Star punch
cancelled and Very Fine. $150 - up
FARGO AND SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
* 532
1896. Dakota. Stock certificate for 1
share. Black/White. Litho. Star punch
cancelled and Excellent. $150 - up
GREEN RIVER AND NORTHERN RAILROAD STOCK
* 533
1896. Washington. Stock certificate
for one share. Lightly star punch cancelled and extremely fine. $150 - up
THE MONTANA
RAILWAY C.O
* 534
1898, Territory of Montana. Stock
certificate for 5,993 shares. Green/
White. Litho Punch cancelled and
fine
$90 - up
DULUTH & MANITOBA RAILROAD COMPANY
* 527
1896, Minnesota. Stock certificate for one share. Black/White. Wonderful large vignette of a train traveling through the countryside
with farmers and reapers at right. Litho. Star punch cancelled. Very
fine.
$175 - up
THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY
RAILROAD COMPANY
* 531
1895. Dakota Territory. Stock certificate for 10 shares. Black. Vignette of
a steam locomotive at top center.
Litho. Opened in 1885, the road ran
68 miles from Jamestown to Oakes,
North Dakota and was leased to the
Northern Pacific for 909 years. A nice
Dakota territorial stock. Lightly punch
cancelled and extremely fine.
$100 - up
98
HELENA AND RED MOUNTAIN RAILROAD COMPANY
* 535
1896. Montana. Stock certificate for
one share. Black/White. Litho. Star
punch cancelled and Excellent
$150 - up
JAMESTOWN AND NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY
* 536
1882. North Dakota. Stock certificate
for one share of One Hundred.
Black/White. Litho. Star punch cancelled and Excellent
$150 - up
KLICKITAT VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT CO.
* 540
1914. Oregon. Stock certificate for 1
share. Gold/Black. Vignette of female bust portrait at top left and an
eagle’s head in gold at bottom center.
Litho. Pen cancelled and Fine.
$50 - up
TAYLORS FALLS AND LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD CO.
* 543
1885, Minnesota. Stock certificate for 3996 shares. Black. Attached
embossed gold seal at lower left. Litho.Lightly punch cancelled.
Very Fine.
$150 – up
NORTHERN PACIFIC
EXPRESS COMPANY
* 537
1889, Minnesota. Stock certificate for
100 share. Brown. Star punch cancelled and very fine.
$90 - up
CENTRALIA EASTERN
RAILROAD COMPANY
* 541
1907, Washington. Stock certificate
for50 shares. Black/Gold. Spreadeagle vignette in upper left corner.
Litho. Lightly pen cancelled and Extremely Fine.
$100 - up
MONTANA UNION RW CO.
* 538
1890. Montana Territory. Stock certificate for one share. Red. The
Northern Pacific and Union Pacific
jointly organized the Montana Union
Railway in 1886 with each initially
owning half of the companies stock.
The company served the mining region into Butte. Stamp and punch
cancellations.
$90 - up
CASCADE MOUNTAIN COAL
COMPANY
* 539
1887, Washington Territory. Stock
certificate for one share. Black/
White. Litho. Star cancelled and Excellent.
$60 - up
CENTRAL WASHINGTON RAILROAD COMPANY
* 544
1893, Washington Territory. Stock certificate for 1 share. Black. The
company began surveying for the line in late 1887 and the line was
complete by July of 1890. It ran through Reardan, Davenport, Preston
Wilbur, Almira and ended in Coulee City. Lightly punch cancelled
and Very Fine.
$150 - up
DRUMMOND AND
PHILIPSBURG RR
* 542
1897, Montana. Stock certificate for
1 share. Black. Independent short
lines of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company included the
Drummond & Philipsburg Railroad
(1887). Star punch cancelled and Excellent.
$150 - up
CLEARWATER SHORT LINE
RAILWAY CO.
* 545
1902,Montana. Stock certificate for
one share. Black/White. Litho. Punch
cancelled and Excellent.
$90 - up
99
BIG FORK AND INTERNATIONAL FALLS RAILWAY
COMPANY
* 546
1913. Minnesota. Stock certificate.
Gold/Black. Top center vignette of
a train leaving a tunnel. Litho. Stamp
cancelled and Excellent. $150 - up
THE ST. CLOUD,
GRANTSBURG & ASHLAND
RR CO.
* 547
1879, Minnesota. Stock certificate for
5 shares. Black. Vignette of a steam
locomotive facing left. Litho. Lightly
stamp and punch cancelled and Extremely Fine.
$125 – up
COEUR D’ALENE RAILWAY
& NAVIGATION COMPANY
* 548
1888. Idaho. Stock certificate for 100
shares. Brown/Black. Beautiful engraved vignette of a train departing a
station along a river with a sidewheeler and mountains in the background. Lightly stamp and punch
cancelled. Extremely Fine. $125- up
NORTHERN PACIFIC,
FERGUS AND BLACK HILLS
RAILROAD COMPANY
* 549
1895, Dakota. Stock certificate for
one share. Black/white. Litho. Star
cancelled and Excellent. $150 - up
NORTHERN PACIFIC, LA
MOURE AND MISSOURI
RIVER RAILRAOD COMPANY
* 552
1894, Dakota Territory. Stock certificate for one share. Black/white. Litho.
Star punch cancelled and Excellent
$150 - up
WAER AND ST. PAUL
STILLWATER AND ST. PAUL
RAILROAD CO.
* 550
1878, Minnesota. Stock certificate for
100 share. Black. Panoramic vignette
of a train crossing a bridge at center,
steam locomotive at lower left and
steamship below. Lightly stamp and
punch and pen cancelled. Extremely
Fine.
$100 - up
PORT ANGELES AND
OLYMPIA RW CO.
* 553
1906 Washington. Stock certificate
for one share. Ornate border bottom center vignette of a male bust.
Pen cancelled and excellent.
$100 - up
BELLINGHAM BAY AND EASTERN
RAILROAD COMPANY
* 554
1902, Washington. Stock certificate for 36 shares. Brown. Vignette
of a steam locomotive in upper left corner. Lithographed by Western Bank Note Company, Chicago. One of only ten pieces found
issued. Lightly pen and punch cancelled and Extremely Fine.
$175 - up
SANBORN, COOPERSTOWN AND TURTLE MOUNTAIN RAILWAY STOCK
* 555
1896, Sanborn, Dakota. Stock for one share. Black/White. Large
engraved center vignette of a train moving down the tracks with a
ship in the background. Lightly punch cancelled and very fine.
$175 - up
MONTE CRISTO RAILWAY COMPANY
* 551
1900. Washington. Stock certificate for 310 348/1,000 shares. Green/
Black. Very attractive certificate with a nice vignette of a train at top
center. Litho. Punch cancelled and Extremely Fine.
$175 - up
100
SOUTH EASTERN DAKOTA
RAILROAD COMPANY
* 556
1895. Dakota Territory. Stock certificate for 1 share. Black. . Star punch
cancellations and excellent. $150 - up
NORTH YAKIMA AND
VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY
* 557
1912, Washington. Stock certificate
for one share. Green/Black with
gold seal. Litho. Pen cancelled and
Very fine.
$100 - up
SEATTLE, LAKE SHORE AND EASTERN RAILWAY CO.
* 560
1885. Washington Territory. Stock certificate for 50 shares. Black/
White. Train vignette at top center and a train traveling down a
mountain at bottom left. Litho. Stamp cancelled and Excellent.
$200 - up
SHIPPING
PUGET SOUND AND
ALASKA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
* 561
1890, Washington. Stock certificate
for 100 shares. Green/Black.
Lovely engraved vignette of a steamship in rough seas at top center.
Printed by Franklin Bank Note Company. Issued to and signed on verso
by James B. Colgate. JAMES B.
COLGATE, banker, born in New
York city, March 4, 1818,was the son
of William Colgate, who came to
America in 1798, settled in Harford
county, Maryland, and, in 1804, moved
to New York, where he established
the now widely known industry of
manufacturing Colgate’s soaps.
$275 - up
ROCKY FORK AND COOKE
CITY RAILWAY COMPANY
* 558
1890. Territory of Montana. Stock
certificate for 1 share. Black/white.
Decorative title with flowers and
stars. Litho. Punch cancelled. Very
fine.
$90 - up
BILLINGS AND CENTRAL
MONTANA RAILWAY CO.
* 559
19—. Montana. Unissued stock certificate. Light green/black. Decorative border and title. Litho.
Uncancelled and Excellent. $30 - up
PROSPECTUS OF THE CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK AND EUROPEAN STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, NY 1858
* 562
Anticipating the west coast boom that followed the Gold Rush, this company was to be incorporated in
New York for the purpose of carrying passengers and freight from California to New York and Europe via
Central America. They proposed to build six four wheel steamships of an advanced design. The pamphlet
has a drawing of the most interesting features – diagonal bracing, curved longitudinal beams, and watertight
compartments, inspired by the Great Eastern. Pamphlet is accompanied by an unissed stock certificate and
15 coupons redeemable for $50 or a free ride on one of the line’s ships. The pamphlet is quite scarce, only
2 copies located on OCLC. Rare with the stock certificate The sheet measures 19 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches and
has some chipping along one fold of the stock certificate. A fantastic steampship item.
$2,500 - up
101
TELEPHONE
SCARCE EARLY FIRST NEW HAMPSHIRE TURNPIKE
COMPANY SHARE CERTIFICATE DATED 1801
* 566
Partly printed manuscript document issuing John Blydenbugh of
Durham as Proprietor of Share number 83 in the New Hampshire
Turnpike Road. Dated 1801, the year the turnpike was completed. 2
pp. Signed by Samuel Elliot, Treasurer and Isaac Waldron. 6½” x
8½” in beautiful calligraphy, the second printed transfer page was
never utilized, evidence Bickford never transferred his shares. PASSCO graded and encapsulated.
$300 - up
VERY EARLY CERTIFICATE FOR THE FRANKLIN
TELEPHONE COMPANY
* 563
1885, New Jersey. Stock Certificate for 10 shares of The Franklin
Telephone Company. Black / White. Bust of Benjamin Franklin at
center and embossed gold foil seal at lower right. Extremely Fine.
This item has been encapsulated and is accompanied by a graded
PASS-CO, LLC., SECURITIES PASS.
$200 - up
display quality piece of early American financial history.
$300 - up
TURNPIKES
WORCESTER &
FITZWILLIAM TURNPIKE
CORPORATION
* 564
1813, Fitzwilliam, NH Certificate
#24. Stock certificate for one share.
7" x 6" This Turnpike Road would
later become the Worcester and
Fitzwilliam Turnpike Corporation.
A very scarce Turnpike Road Share
certificate. A few brown spots; a very
desirable document. Fine. $225 - up
NEWTOWN & NORTH
HEMPSTEAD PLANK ROAD
STOCK
* 565
1854, New York. Stock certificate #25
for two shares issued to W. L. Suydam.
This rare Queens neighborhood
stock is ornately bordered and signed
by the President and Benjamin R.
Hoogland, Secretary. Dated September 19, 1854 at Flushing, NY.
A plank road is something like a railroad, only made out of wood. Plank
roads were initially quite sensible in
America, where there was a lot of
wood and labor. They are similar to
“corduroy roads,” but more primitive, being mere planks set directly
on the ground. Toned slightly with a
number of pin holes, o/w VG.
$100 - up
EARLY STOCK CERTIFICATE FOR THE
LONDONDERRY TURNPIKE
CORPORATION
* 567
1806. New Hampshire. Stock certificate for two shares. One page, 7 ½”
x 12”. Uncancelled. With paper-wafer seal of the corporation affixed.
Mounted in a black frame, 9” x 13
½”. Splits along folds, minor discoloration. An extremely attractive
102
UNCUT SHEET OF THREE
STOCK TRANSFER ORDERS
FROM THE WILMINGTON
AND GREAT VALLEY
TURNPIKE COMPANY
* 568
Uncut sheet of three stock transfer
orders for the Wilmington and Great
Valley Turnpike Company. One page,
7 ¼” x 7 ¾”. Undated. Made out to
“The United Power & Transportation Co.” Text heavily faded. Some
discoloration. Split repaired with tape
on verso. else Good.
$75 - up
END